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TWO INJURED, ONE SERIOUSLY IN BOONE
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TROY MAN INJURED IN WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON INCIDENT
A Troy man was injured in a Wednesday afternoon incident in
MAN HURT IN THURSDAY MORNING WRECK
29 year old Brandon Bourgeois of
GOVERNOR PARSON NAMES TREVOR FOLEY AS ACTING DIRECTOR OF DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
On Thursday, Governor Mike Parson announced that Trevor Foley will serve as Acting Director of the Missouri Department of Corrections (DOC). Foley's appointment will become effective December 6 upon Director Anne Precythe's departure from state government. Valarie Moseley and Travis Terry will serve as DOC Deputy Directors.
Foley began his career with the Missouri Department of Corrections as a budget analyst in January 2000 and had been promoted to budget analyst III by May 2001. In August 2008, he accepted a position with the Missouri State Senate as an appropriations analyst. He was promoted to Assistant Director of the Senate Appropriations Staff Office in July 2015. Foley left the Senate and returned to the Department of Corrections as the Director of Budget and Finance in August 2018.
Foley holds a bachelor's degree in business administration from
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November 30, 2023
GOVERNOR AND FIRST LADY PARSON INVITE FAMILIES TO CANDLELIGHT
Governor Mike Parson and First Lady Teresa Parson cordially invite families to attend this year’s Candlelight Tours and annual tree lighting ceremony at the Missouri Governor’s Mansion on Friday, December 1 at 6:00 p.m. The annual lighting of the tree will be followed by this year’s Candlelight Tours.
The Candlelight Tours will run until 8:00 p.m. on Friday and again Monday, December 4 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. On Friday, the
This year's theme is "Standing United: A Salute to Christmas." During the Candlelight Tours, visitors will be able to walk through the festively decorated ground floor of the Governor's Mansion. Toys for Tots representatives will also be in attendance during the Candlelight Tours to accept donations of new, unwrapped toys or monetary contributions to support
The Candlelight Tours are free and open to the public. Visitors will enter through the
EQUIPMENTSHARE OPENS NEW INDUSTRIAL AND UPFITTING CENTER IN MOBERLY, INVESTING MORE THAN $46 MILLION AND CREATING 151 NEW JOBS
EquipmentShare, an integrated equipment rental and equipment asset management company, celebrated Tuesday the grand opening of its new industrial and upfitting center in Moberly. The company is investing more than $46 million and will create 151 new jobs over the next four years.
EquipmentShare’s new industrial and upfitting center in Moberly will house industrial and technology operations including telematics installations, equipment refurbishment, and the manufacturing of attachments for equipment. The new 174,000-square-foot facility will allow the company to expand its research and development program, which includes assembly and telematics installation, as well as launch its tool and material refurbishment program.
EquipmentShare develops cutting-edge technology that helps contractors from coast to coast build smarter. In addition to providing customers with a best-in-class equipment rental marketplace, the company offers a comprehensive suite of solutions that includes a fleet management platform and telematics devices.
For this expansion, EquipmentShare will benefit from the Missouri Works program, a tool that helps companies expand and retain workers by providing access to capital through withholdings or tax credits for job creation.
EquipmentShare is now hiring in Moberly for various roles, including service technicians, mechanics, production associates, and research developers. The company offers unique people-first focused benefits like tool reimbursement for service jobs, boot allowance, and 16 hours of time off each year to volunteer. To learn more about the open job positions at EquipmentShare’s Moberly location, visit equipmentshare.com/careers.
MDC REPORTS CLOSE TO 193,670 DEER HARVESTED DURING NOVEMBER PORTION OF FIREARMS DEER SEASON
Preliminary data from the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) shows that deer hunters in
Top harvest counties were
This year’s harvest total was 3% lower than last year and 2% higher than the previous five-year average. For more harvest information from past years, visit mdc.mo.gov/hunting-trapping/species/deer/deer-reports/deer-harvest-summaries.
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November 29, 2023
WOMAN INJURED IN MONDAY NIGHT WRECK
62 year old Julianne Coughlin of
TWO MEN HURT IN CALLAWAY
Two
On Tuesday, November 21 at approximately 6:36pm, the Mexico Public Safety Department responded to the 900 block of
MSHP REPORTS FOUR FATALITIES, NO DROWNINGS OR BOATING CRASHES OVER 2023 THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY
The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports four people died in traffic crashes during this year’s Thanksgiving holiday counting period--from 6 p.m. Wednesday, November 22, 2023, through 11:59 p.m. Sunday, November 26, 2023. There were no boating crashes or drownings.
During the Thanksgiving holiday counting period, troopers report the following traffic statistics for 2023 (preliminary):
Crashes ─ 431
Injuries ─ 138
Fatalities ─ 4
DWI ─ 103
Drug Arrests ─ 10
Troopers investigated all four of the traffic crash fatalities in 2023. Two of the traffic fatalities occurred in the Troop A,
There were zero boating crashes, zero boating fatalities, zero drownings, and zero boating while intoxicated arrests reported during the 2023 Thanksgiving holiday counting period.
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November 28, 2023
MAN INJURED IN MONDAY MORNING WRECK
77 year old Larry Edwards of
WOMAN HURT IN BOONE
A woman was hurt in an accident that occurred at 5:15pm Sunday in
DRIVER HURT IN EARLY SUNDAY MORNING CRASH
A driver was hurt in an early Sunday morning crash in
TWO INJURED IN SUNDAY MORNING HEAD-ON COLLISION
Two
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On Sunday, November 19 at approximately 4:33pm, the Mexico Public Safety Department responded to the 200 block of
On Friday, November 17 at approximately 12:39pm, the Mexico Public Safety Department responded to the 1200 block of
MSHP: PLEASE DRIVE SAFELY THIS THANKSGIVING
Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, reminds everyone there will be an increase in traffic over the Thanksgiving holiday. Drivers should remain alert to changes along their normal route. Regardless of traffic patterns, safety should remain a priority.
The counting period for the 2023 Thanksgiving holiday weekend is from 6 p.m. Wednesday, November 22, 2023, through 11:59 p.m. Sunday, November 26, 2023. Troopers will be participating in Operation C.A.R.E., enforcing all traffic laws, and available to assist the public. Over the 2022 Thanksgiving holiday counting period, nine people were killed and 482 injured in 1,355 traffic crashes.
Drivers should make sure their vehicles are in good condition and that they are well rested before they start driving. Remember: There is never a reason to speed, drive aggressively, or drive impaired.
Too many people die in traffic crashes each year in
If boating or fishing are part of your Thanksgiving holiday weekend plans, remember there is less daylight, which makes your vessel's navigation lights essential. Check your lights and have extra bulbs on board before you head out. This time of year, the water is becoming colder and hypothermia is a concern. The body loses heat 25 times faster in water than in the air of the same temperature. If you take an unexpected plunge in cold water, it's important to get out of the water and into dry clothes as soon as possible. Most boaters wear more clothing this time of year, so the proper wearing of life jackets and using caution to avoid falling overboard is even more important. Having a plan as to how you would exit the water if you inadvertently fell overboard is imperative. For example, does your boat have an exterior swim ladder to allow you to re-enter the vessel?
Watercraft operators must consider the effect their actions have on others: Share the waterway and use common sense, good judgment, and courtesy to ensure the safety of all. Life jackets save lives. Wear It!!
The public is encouraged to call the Patrol's Emergency Report Line (800) 525-5555 or *55 on your cellular phone if they witness criminal activity or experience an emergency. These phone numbers are operational for both highway and water emergencies. If your celebration includes alcohol, designate someone else to drive whether you are in your boat or your car. Please don't become a statistic.
MOBERLY POLICE DEPARTMENT NEWS
The following incidents/arrests were investigated by the Moberly Police Department between the hours of 7am on 11/17/2023 and 7am 11/20/2023.
On November 18, 2023, Moberly Officers responded to the 700 block of
On November 18, 2023, a Moberly Officer observed a vehicle being operated poorly on
On November 18, 2023, Moberly Officers responded to an establishment in the 400 block of
On November 19, 2023, Moberly Officers responded to an establishment located in the 1200 block of
On November 19, 2023, a Moberly Officer initiated a traffic stop in the 500 block of
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PAVEMENT REPAIR WORK SCHEDULED ON I-70 IN
Weather permitting, as early as November 27, contractor crews with N.B. West Contracting Company will begin asphalt pavement repair work on the eastbound and westbound lanes of Interstate 70 in Montgomery and Warren counties. The project is located from the
All work will occur during the nighttime hours of 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. A 10-foot width restriction will be in place where workers are present. Motorists can expect intermittent delays as traffic will be reduced to one lane where work is occurring.
All work is weather dependent, and schedules are subject to change. For the safety of the crews and the traveling public, they would like to remind drivers to be attentive in work zones and put down your cell phones to eliminate distractions.
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DRIVER HURT IN SUNDAY NIGHT WRECK
22 year old Jordon Renner of
GOVERNOR PARSON SIGNS EXECUTIVE ORDER 23-10 EXTENDING DROUGHT ALERT IN
Last week, Governor Mike Parson signed Executive Order 23-10, extending
Currently, the U.S. Drought Monitor indicates that all or portions of at least 85
In response to Governor Parson’s initial Executive Order declaring a drought alert on May 31, 2023, the Missouri Department of Natural Resources activated the Drought Assessment Committee, a workgroup set up to assess drought levels and work with impact teams on response and recovery recommendations.
The Executive Order was set to expire on December 1, 2023. Extending the order will allow the Drought Assessment Committee and associated impact teams to continue supporting affected communities throughout the winter and continue to expand the state’s capabilities to respond to and lessen the impacts of future droughts.
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November 20, 2023
DRIVER HURT IN SATURDAY MORNING WRECK
52 year old Robert Little of Oklahoma City, OK was hurt in a one-vehicle wreck that occurred at 10:20am Saturday in
MAN HURT IN
A Union man was hurt in a Saturday morning incident in
PEDESTRIAN STRUCK AND KILLED IN
A pedestrian was struck and killed in an accident that occurred at 11:35pm Saturday in
WOMAN INJURED IN EARLY SATURDAY MORNING CRASH
A Triplett woman was injured in an early Saturday morning crash in
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November 17, 2023
TEEN HURT IN
A Union teen was hurt in an accident that occurred at around 6:40pm Wednesday in
TWO INJURED IN WEDNESDAY NIGHT WRECK
Two men were injured in a two-vehicle wreck Wednesday night in
On Tuesday at about 7pm, observant residents notified the Mexico Public Safety Department about some suspicious activity involving people looking in vehicles in the area of the 300 block of
Anyone with information about Parker’s recent activities or any other crime is asked to contact CRIMESTOPPERS at (800) 392-TIPS or (800) 392-8477 or Mexico Public Safety at (573) 473-5800 or (573) 581-2100.
MDC THANKS DEER HUNTERS FOR HELP WITH CWD SAMPLING THIS PAST WEEKEND
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) thanks the thousands of deer hunters who participated in its mandatory sampling efforts in 39 counties this past weekend to test for chronic wasting disease (CWD) in harvested deer. Thanks to hunter participation, MDC collected tissue samples from more than 20,600 hunter-harvested deer for CWD testing on Nov. 11 and 12.
CWD sampling consists of MDC staff removing lymph nodes from the necks of harvested deer for testing. Tissue samples are sent to an independent lab for testing.
According to MDC, the opening weekend of the November portion of firearms deer season is the most popular two days for most deer hunters in
MDC is also offering free voluntary CWD sampling and testing of harvested deer during the entire deer season at select locations throughout the state, including some MDC offices and participating taxidermists and meat processors.
MDC also offers self-service freezer deer-head drop-off locations within the CWD Management Zone for hunters to deposit harvested deer heads to have tested for CWD. Instructions, packing supplies, and information tags are available at the sites.
Get more information on voluntary sampling locations and drop-off locations online at mdc.mo.gov/cwd.
Hunters can get their CWD test results for free online at mdc.mo.gov/cwdResults. Results are available within four weeks from the time of sampling and the wait time if often much less.
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November 16, 2023
TRUCK/AMBULANCE COLLISION IN
A truck and an Adair County Ambulance were involved in a collision that occurred after 5pm Tuesday in
MAN HURT IN EARLY WEDNESDAY MORNING WRECK
57 year old Daniel Sumpter of Moberly was hurt in a two-vehicle wreck early Wednesday morning in
Military Times recently announced that Columbia College has been named to its 2023 “Best for Vets: Colleges” list. The publication provides a comprehensive annual ranking of higher education institutions in the
Military Times analyzed
The college has adapted to the changing educational landscape by incorporating increased online and virtual options, making it possible for students to take classes from anywhere in the world. This flexibility is especially beneficial for military personnel and veterans who may have unique challenges related to their service commitments or geographical locations.
The institution was also named one of the most military-friendly and military-spouse-friendly colleges in 2023 by MilitaryFriendly.com.
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November 15, 2023
WOMAN HURT IN EARLY TUESDAY MORNING ACCIDENT
A woman was hurt in an accident that occurred at 2am Tuesday in
DRIVER INJURED IN MONDAY NIGHT WRECK
56 year old Linda Cooper of
MOBERLY POLICE DEPARTMENT NEWS
The following incidents/arrests were investigated by the Moberly Police Department between the hours of 7am on 11/08/2023 and 7am 11/10/2023.
On November 8, 2023, Moberly Officers contacted 50-year-old Thomas Jewett in the 700 block of Promenade St. Jewett was placed under arrest for an active
On November 8, 2023, a Moberly Officer conducted a traffic stop on US Highway 24 near the
On November 9, 2023, Moberly Officers contacted 40-year-old Joshua Stone at the Probation and Parole Office. Stone was placed under arrest for active P&P warrant on original charges of possession of a controlled substance. Stone was transported to the Randolph County Sheriff's Office.
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November 14, 2023
WOMAN HURT IN
A woman was hurt in an accident that occurred at around 11:50am Sunday in
DRIVERS SERIOUSLY INJURED IN SUNDAY EVENING COLLISION
Both drivers were seriously injured in a head-on collision Sunday evening in
MAN HURT IN SATURDAY NIGHT WRECK
29 year old Reid Littrell of
MDC REPORTS 90,334 DEER HARVESTED DURING FIREARMS OPENING WEEKEND
Preliminary data from the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) shows deer hunters in
Top harvest counties for opening weekend were
According to MDC, this year’s opening weekend harvest was similar to the previous five-year average. Last year, hunters checked 93,355 deer during opening weekend of the November portion of firearms deer season.
For current, ongoing preliminary harvest totals by season, county, and type of deer, visit the MDC website at extra.mdc.mo.gov/widgets/harvest_table/.
For harvest summaries from past years, visit mdc.mo.gov/hunting-trapping/species/deer/deer-reports/deer-harvest-summaries.
The November portion of firearms deer season runs through Nov. 21 followed by the CWD portion Nov. 22-26 in open counties. Archery deer hunting resumes Nov. 22 through Jan. 15, 2024. The late youth portion runs Nov. 24-26. The late antlerless portion of firearms deer season runs Dec. 2-10 in open counties and the alternative methods portion will occur Dec. 23 through Jan. 2, 2024.
Get more information on Missouri deer hunting from MDC’s 2023 Fall Deer and Turkey Hunting Regulations and Information booklet, available where hunting permits are sold and online at mdc.mo.gov/hunting-trapping/species/deer.
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November 13, 2023
WOMAN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN SATURDAY AFTERNOON CRASH
A Laddonia woman was seriously injured in a Saturday afternoon crash in
DRIVER KILLED IN SATURDAY NIGHT WRECK
79 year old Clarence Morris of
THREE TEENS SERIOUSLY INJURED IN EARLY SUNDAY MORNING ACCIDENT
Three teens were seriously injured in an accident that occurred at around 1:40am Sunday in
NATIONAL CRASH RESPONDER SAFETY WEEK IS THIS WEEK
On a daily basis, emergency responders put their lives on the line along
According to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), traffic incidents are the leading cause of death for
In 2022, more than 54,000 traffic crashes were reported on
Crash Responder Safety Week is an opportunity to remind drivers to adhere to
PLANNED ROADWORK FOR
The following is a list of general highway maintenance work the Missouri Department of Transportation has planned in the
All road closures and planned roadwork may be viewed on the Traveler Information Map at http://traveler.modot.org/map/.
Inclement weather may cause schedule changes in some of the planned work. There may also be moving operations throughout the region, in addition to the work mentioned below. MoDOT asks drivers to work with them by buckling up, putting your phone down, slowing down and moving over in work zones.
Route B – November 20-22, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from Brewington to Redbud between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily.
Route M – November 14, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from Route FF to CR 936 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Missouri Route 54/Missouri Route 19 (Northbound) – November 20-21, LANE RESTRICTION for patching operations beginning at the roundabout at Scotts Corner extending north 1500 feet between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. A 12-foot width restriction will be in place where crews are actively working daily. Temporary minor impacts can be expected on all legs of the roundabout.
Route Y – November 13-22, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from Route K to Route H between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily.
Route DD – November 14-15 CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from U.S. Route 63 to
Route DD – November 16, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from
Route DD – November 17, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from
Route DD – November 20, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from
Route DD – November 21-22, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from
Route C – November 13-14, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from CR 276 to Route Z between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily.
Route C – November 15, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from the intersection of Route Z north of Route C and the intersection of Route Z south of Route C between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Route M – November 13-16, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from east of CR 921 to west of CR 931 between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily.
Route AA – November 20, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from east of CR 831 to west of CR 835 between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Route E – November 13-14, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from
Route FF – November 15-17, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from Route E to
Route DD – November 13-15, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from one mile north of Route Z to two miles north of Route Z between 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. daily.
Route DD – November 16, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from 0.5 miles south of Route Z to one mile south of Route Z between 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
Route DD - November 20, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from 0.5 miles south of Route Z to one mile south of Route Z between 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
Route DD – November 21, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from CR 1250 to CR 1265 between 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
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November 10, 2023
WOMAN HURT IN WEDNESDAY NIGHT WRECK
37 year old Kimberly Schmelz of
TWO MEN INJURED IN BOONE
Two men were injured in an accident that occurred after 3pm Wednesday in
As
Boeing’s potential expansion in
Boeing’s manufacturing facility in
To assist Boeing in its potential expansion, the Missouri Development Finance Board (MDFB) approved the use of the Business Use Incentives for Large-Scale Development (BUILD) Program. The company will also benefit from the Missouri Works Deal Closing Fund and Missouri One Start, the state’s premier workforce recruitment and training division.
Approved incentives amounts:
BUILD Program - $8,849,162
MDC REPORTS
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reports that
More than 5,370 hunters applied during May for 400 permits for the season with the maximum total harvest being 40 bears. Of the 400 hunters selected through a random drawing of all applicants, 342 hunters purchased permits for the season.
Bear hunting in
Nine bears were harvested in BMZ 1 out of a maximum of 20 with 173 hunters purchasing permits to hunt the zone. Three bears were harvested in BMZ 2 out of a maximum of 15 with 125 hunters purchasing permits to hunt the zone. No bears were harvested in BMZ 3 out of a maximum of 5 with 44 hunters purchasing permits to hunt the zone.
All bears were harvested using firearms methods. Of the 12 bears harvested, three were boars (males) and nine were sows (female).
Learn more about
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NEW BRIDGE OVER I-70 OPENS TO TRAFFIC
The new Route BB overpass bridge over I-70 at Exit 115 in
COMMISSION AWARDS CONTRACTS FOR PROJECTS IN NORTHEAST DISTRICT
During its regular meeting on November 1, the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission awarded the following contracts for seal coat, resurfacing, bridge rehabilitation, concrete pavement repairs and pavement marking projects in the Northeast District.
Missouri State Treasurer Vivek Malek visited with local leaders Wednesday at the
Due to inflationary pressures, the Federal Reserve Bank has continued to raise interest rates. As a result, the State Treasurer’s MOBUCK$ low-interest loan program has become a lifeline for farmers and small business owners. Since March 2022, the Fed has increased interest rates 11 times, resulting in the highest rate in 22 years. Through the MOBUCK$ program, lenders are allowed to lower interest rates to the borrower by about 2-3 percent.
During the past program year, October 1, 2022 to September 30, 2023, the MO BUCK$ low-interest loan program provided over $1.5 million in low-interest rate loans in
State Treasurer Vivek Malek said, “The MOBUCK$ program helps small business owners and farmers get low-interest loans at a time of historically high interest rates. This program has been a game-changer for folks in
In May 2023, the State Treasurer's Office indefinitely suspended acceptance of MOBUCK$ applications due to a statutory limit on the total dollar amount available to loan. Due to the increased demand, Treasurer Malek is asking the Missouri General Assembly to expand the program’s capacity to help small business owners and farmers. The General Assembly is scheduled to return in regular session beginning on Wednesday, January 3rd, 2024.
Due to expiration of some existing MOBUCK$ loans, funds will become available to resume acceptance of applications. As a result, the State Treasurer's Office will begin accepting new applications for loans beginning Tuesday, January 2nd, 2024. However, if demand remains high, and the statutory limit is not increased, available funds are likely to be exhausted and the application portal will be closed again which will force Missouri small businesses, including farmers and ranchers, to pay higher interest rates.
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November 8, 2023
THREE MEN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN
Three men were seriously injured in an accident that occurred at 4:10pm Monday in
DRIVER HURT IN MONDAY MORNING WRECK
63 year old Mark Garnett of St. Catherine was hurt in a one-vehicle wreck Monday morning in
MOBERLY POLICE DEPARTMENT NEWS
The following incidents/arrests were investigated by the Moberly Police Department between the hours of 7am on 11/03/2023 and 7am 11/06/2023.
On November 3, 2023, a Moberly Officer observed a truck being operated in a careless manor on
On November 3, 2023, a Moberly Officer observed 35-year-old Adam Collins in the 500 block of S. Ault St. Collins was found to have an active
On November 4, 2023, Moberly Officers responded to the area of Highway 63 and
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November 7, 2023
MAN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN BOONE
A man was seriously injured in an accident that occurred at 12:45am Sunday in
DRIVER INJURED IN ONE-VEHICLE WRECK
36 year old Anthony Stone of
WOMAN HURT IN
A Clarence woman was hurt in a Saturday afternoon crash in
GOVERNOR PARSON ANNOUNCES TWO JUDICIAL APPOINTMENTS
Governor Mike Parson has announced judicial appointments to the 12th and 36th Judicial Circuits.
Kathleen Joyce, of
Ms. Joyce is currently the owner of Joyce Law LLC. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in criminal justice from
Kacey L. Proctor, of
Mr. Proctor currently serves as the Butler County Prosecuting Attorney. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in philosophy from
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AWARDS NEARLY $120,000 IN GRANTS TO NEW HAMPTON AND JAMESPORT
The Missouri Department of Natural Resources has awarded Clean Water Engineering Report grants totaling nearly $120,000 to the cities of New Hampton ($62,470) and Jamesport ($56,250). Each community will use the funding to evaluate its public wastewater system.
The grant offers funding to qualified communities to help cover engineering costs for evaluating water and wastewater system improvements. New Hampton and Jamesport will both use their grant to identify wastewater system improvements needed to meet permit requirements, continue reliable service to the area and reduce stormwater infiltration into sewer collection pipes. Both facility plans should be complete in April 2025.
The department is committed to assisting
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November 6, 2023
On Wednesday, November 1 at approximately 2:57pm, an alert resident informed Mexico Public Safety about some suspicious people around some storage units in the 4000 block of
On Wednesday, November 1 at approximately 6:47pm, the Mexico Public Safety Department responded to the 500 block of
Last week’s cool temperatures are a reminder that winter – and the snow, sleet and ice that come along with it – is just around the corner. To help Missourians prepare and stay safe during the winter months, the National Weather Service (NWS) and State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) are partnering to promote Nov. 6 – 10, 2023, as Winter Weather Preparedness Week in
SEMA and NWS Forecast Offices serving
Monday, Nov. 6 – Winter Weather Terminology
Tuesday, Nov. 7 – Ice Safety
Wednesday, Nov. 8 – Snow Safety
Thursday, Nov. 9 – Extreme Cold, Hypothermia and Frostbite
Friday, Nov. 10 – Planning for Snow, Ice and Cold
Often, too little attention is paid to the danger posed by prolonged exposure to the cold. According to the Department of Health and Senior Services, 52 people died in
Protect against frostbite and hypothermia by wearing warm, loose-fitting clothing in several layers. Avoid alcohol, limit time spent outdoors in frigid temperatures and stay indoors if possible. Find more information on hypothermia and nearby warming center locations on the DHSS website at health.mo.gov/living/healthcondiseases/hypothermia/.
Road safety is also a concern during the winter months. According to preliminary results provided by the Missouri State Highway Patrol, there were more than 7,500 vehicle crashes in
Even if not directly involved in a crash, an accident blocking the roadway could cause other drivers to be stranded for hours. Avoiding non-essential travel during winter storms is one of the best ways to reduce the chance of becoming stranded or involved in a crash. It also allows snow removal crews to clear the roads faster and first responders to get to crashes more quickly.
Missourians should also consider these winter weather preparedness tips:
Create a family emergency plan and emergency kit. Emergency supplies should include bottled water, canned and dry foods, battery-powered radio, flashlights, extra batteries, manual can opener and a first-aid kit. When power outages are possible, charge cell phones and other devices in advance so you are able to communicate if power is lost.
Assemble a vehicle winter emergency kit. Include a blanket, radio/spare batteries, snacks/energy bars, jumper cables, flares and a shovel/sand or shingles for tire traction.
Avoid driving when conditions could deteriorate. Postpone travel if possible. If driving is absolutely necessary, keep your gas tank more than half full and your cell phone charged. Save emergency numbers for fast dialing. Check road conditions in advance on the Missouri Department of Transportation’s Traveler Map at traveler.modot.org/map/. Allow extra time, expect delays, reduce speed and increase following distance. If your vehicle breaks down or slides off the road, stay in the vehicle and call for help.
Make sure alternate heat and power sources such as fireplaces, woodstoves, kerosene heaters and generators function properly. These sources can be dangerous and must be regularly maintained and operated. Keep the correct fuel for each source on hand in a safe location. Proper ventilation is essential. Properly install carbon monoxide detectors throughout your home. Only operate generators outdoors.
Remember space heaters are potentially deadly when misused. Space heaters account for approximately one-third of home heating fires and 80 percent of home heating fire deaths. Supplemental heating sources like these should be turned off when leaving a room or going to bed. Keep anything that can burn at least three feet from heating equipment.
For more winter weather preparedness tips, including safe driving techniques and avoiding injury while shoveling, please visit mo.gov/winter-weather-safety/.
PLANNED ROADWORK FOR
The following is a list of general highway maintenance work the Missouri Department of Transportation has planned in the
All road closures and planned roadwork may be viewed on the Traveler Information Map at http://traveler.modot.org/map/.
Inclement weather may cause schedule changes in some of the planned work. There may also be moving operations throughout the region, in addition to the work mentioned below. MoDOT asks drivers to work with them by buckling up, putting your phone down, slowing down and moving over in work zones.
Route M – November 14, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from Route FF to CR 936 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Route WW – November 7-8, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from Route J to
U.S. Route 61 (Southbound) – November 10, LANE RESTRICTION for clean-up following a recent traffic incident from 0.5 miles north of Big Creek to
Route C – November 6, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from CR 239 to CR 237 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Route C – November 7, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from Route DD to CR 229 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Route C – November 7-8, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from CR 229 to CR 276 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Route C – November 8-9, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from CR 229 to CR 276 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Route AA – November 7, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from east of CR 965 to west of CR 956 between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Route AA – November 8, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from east of CR 831 to west of CR 835 between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Route M – November 9, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from east of CR 921 to west of CR 931 between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Route E – November 13-14, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from
Route FF – November 15-17, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from Route E to
Route HH – November 6, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from U.S. Route 61 to CR 309 between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Route HH – November 7, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from CR 309 to CR 318 between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Route HH – November 8, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from CR 318 to
U.S. Route 61 (Southbound) – November 6-8, LANE RESTRICTION for bridge maintenance from one mile before and after
U.S. Route 61 (Northbound) – November 8, LANE RESTRICTION for patching operations from Fifth Street at New London to Business 61 between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
Route T – November 6-7, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from Route B to one mile south of Route B between 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
Route T – November 8, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from CR 2965 to 1.5 miles south of CR 2965 between 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
Route DD – November 13-15, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from one mile north of Route Z to two miles north of Route Z between 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
Route DD – November 16, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from 0.5 miles south of Route Z to one mile south of Route Z between 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
Route Y – November 8, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from Missouri Route 151 to CR 503 between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Route WW - November 9, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from Missouri Route 15 to Route A between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
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WOMAN INJURED IN EARLY THURSDAY MORNING ACCIDENT
A woman was injured in an accident that occurred at 1:10am Thursday in
TEEN HURT IN WEDNESDAY MORNING CRASH
A teen was hurt in a Wednesday morning crash in
On Friday, October 27 at approximately 2:55pm the Mexico Public Safety Department responded to the area of the 600 block of
TWO SCHOOL BUSES AT
Two school buses at Macon R-1 caught on fire Wednesday night in
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WOMAN INJURED IN TUESDAY AFTERNOON ACCIDENT
A woman was injured in an accident that occurred at around 4:15pm Tuesday in
MOBERLY POLICE DEPARTMENT NEWS
The following incidents/arrests were investigated by the Moberly Police Department between the hours of 7am on 10/30/2023 and 7am 11/01/2023.
On October 30, 2023, Moberly Officers responded to the 1700 block of
RURAL BRIDGE PROGRAM TO IMPROVE ACCESS ACROSS
The last of 31 bridges in a bundled replacement project opened in northern
The replacements were funded by a $20.8 million Competitive Highway Bridge Program grant from the Federal Highway Administration in 2018, as well as $5.2 million from the Missouri Department of Transportation.
The full list of bridge replacements is available on MoDOT’s website: Fixing Access to Rural Missouri (FARM) Bridge Program | Missouri Department of Transportation (modot.org)
DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS DIRECTOR TO STEP DOWN AFTER DECADES-LONG CAREER IN PUBLIC SERVICE
Missouri Department of Corrections (DOC) Director Anne Precythe has announced that her last day with the state of
Precythe has been responsible for 19 adult correctional facilities, six community supervision centers, two transition centers, and more than 40 probation and parole districts.
Under Precythe’s leadership, the Missouri Department of Corrections has implemented dozens of major innovations to advance its mission of improving lives for safer communities in the state of
Justice Reinvestment programs supporting more comprehensive and effective probation and parole supervision
Reentry programs, reentry centers, and transition centers better preparing Missourians for post-incarceration success
New higher-education partnerships and vocational training programs
A custom workplace-culture model and supervisory support system
Investment of nearly $175 million in staff pay raises
New staff health, safety, wellness, and trauma services
Transformation of staff training and development
Measurable improvements in staff morale, recruitment, and retention
Data-informed decision-making and evidence-based practices
While director of DOC in
A DOC interim director will be announced in the coming days prior to Precythe's last day with the state on December 5.
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TWO INJURED IN MONDAY AFTERNOON CRASH
Both drivers from
MAN INJURED IN MONDAY NIGHT WRECK
29 year old Jack Merrick of
TWO INJURED IN EARLY TUESDAY MORNING ACCIDENT
Two
PSC COLD WEATHER RULE TAKES EFFECT NOVEMBER 1
The Missouri Public Service Commission’s Cold Weather Rule, designed to help customers with heat-related utility bills, begins on November 1, 2023. The rule will remain in effect through March 31, 2024. It has been a part of the Commission’s rules and regulations since 1977. The Cold Weather Rule applies to natural gas and electric utilities under PSC jurisdiction that provide heat-related service. Municipally operated systems, cooperatives and those that provide propane delivered by truck are not under PSC jurisdiction.
The Cold Weather Rule:
· Prohibits the disconnection of heat-related service when the temperature is predicted to drop below 32 degrees during the following 24 hour period.
· Provides more lenient payment terms permitting reconnection of service for natural gas
and/or electric customers.
· Allows customers to budget payments over 12 months.
· Requires that customers be notified by mail 10 days before the date the utility intends to shut off service; an attempt be made to contact the customer within 96 hours before the shut off; an attempt be made to contact the customer right before the shut off; and that notice is left at the home when service has been shut off.
· Requires the customer be notified of possible financial help in paying the utility bill.
· Allows for the reconnection of service for less than the full amount owed.
A customer may register with the utility if:
§ They are 65 years of age or older;
§ Disabled to the extent that they have filed with the utility a form submitted by a medical physician attesting that their household must have natural gas or electric utility service provided in the home to maintain life or health; or
§ They have obtained a formal award letter issued from the federal government of disability benefits. A customer who is registered with the utility company as elderly or disabled will receive additional notifications prior to a proposed discontinuance of service during the Cold Weather Rule period. They may also be eligible for additional minimum payment arrangements.
If a customer is faced with a heat-related utility bill that cannot be paid in full, it is important to:
1) Contact the utility company.
2) State an inability to pay the bill in full.
3) Provide monthly or annual income information.
4) Make a minimum payment.
5) Enter into a payment agreement.
For more information on the PSC’s Cold Weather Rule, please see the Commission’s website at www.psc.mo.gov or call the Commission’s Consumer Services hotline at 1-800-392-4211.
Consumers can also receive Cold Weather Rule information from their local natural gas or electric company or the local community action agency. In addition, there may be additional programs available to consumers seeking assistance in paying their heating bills.
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TWO INJURED IN
Two
WOMAN HURT IN SUNDAY AFTERNOON WRECK
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DRIVER HURT IN MONDAY MORNING CRASH
81 year old Richard Bolch of Norborne was hurt in a Monday morning crash in
MSHP: HAVE A SAFE HALLOWEEN!!!
Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, encourages everyone to have a safe Halloween.
It’s that time of year when young ghosts, vampires, superheroes, and cartoon characters are planning their night of trick-or-treating. While some local events take place in large parking lots the weekend prior, many trick-or-treaters will be out on Halloween night. It’s imperative that drivers and pedestrians stay alert.
Young children excited by Halloween could dart in front of a vehicle. Slow down and drive with extra caution. Expect an increase in the number of slow-moving vehicles in neighborhoods as motorists pick up and drop off trick-or-treaters. Please be courteous and stay alert for trick-or-treaters of all ages. Distracted drivers are dangerous drivers─when you’re driving, keep your eyes on the road, not on your phone!
Parents, please remind children to approach only familiar houses that are well-lit. Remind them they should never enter a stranger’s house or vehicle. Consider trick-or-treating with your children for their safety and because it’s a fun way to spend an evening. Give some thought to safety when choosing a costume. Consider using make-up rather than wearing a mask, which can obstruct a child's vision making it difficult to see an oncoming car. A light-colored costume is easier for drivers to see at night and adding reflective tape to dark costumes makes them visible. Flame resistant costumes are encouraged.
All trick-or-treaters are reminded to watch for traffic while they are out and about this Halloween. Remember to look both ways when crossing the street. Use sidewalks wherever possible and trick-or-treat while it is light outside. If you do go out after dark, increase your visibility by using a flashlight and wearing a light-colored costume. An adult should always accompany small children, and older children should stay in groups.
Halloween isn’t just for children. Many adults enjoy dressing up and visiting haunted houses or attending gatherings of friends. If you are driving to a costume party, make sure your costume doesn’t hamper your vision. If you attend a Halloween party that includes alcohol, designate a sober driver for the trip home. Alcohol, even in small amounts, slows reaction time and dulls the senses. Driving after you've had alcohol could have a sad and possibly deadly result.
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October 30, 2023
MAN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN
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ONE KILLED, ANOTHER SERIOUSLY INJURED IN EARLY SATURDAY MORNING WRECK
One man was killed while another man was seriously injured in a one-vehicle wreck early Saturday morning in
MOTORCYCLIST HURT IN FRIDAY AFTERNOON CRASH
53 year old Nathan Herold of
PLANNED ROADWORK FOR
The following is a list of general highway maintenance work the Missouri Department of Transportation has planned in the
All road closures and planned roadwork may be viewed on the Traveler Information Map at http://traveler.modot.org/map/.
Inclement weather may cause schedule changes in some of the planned work. There may also be moving operations throughout the region, in addition to the work mentioned below. MoDOT asks drivers to work with them by buckling up, putting your phone down, slowing down and moving over in work zones.
Route A – November 1, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from
Route A – November 2, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from
U.S. Route 61 (Southbound) – November 3, LANE RESTRICTION for clean-up following a recent traffic incident from 0.5 miles north of Big Creek to Dietrich Road between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
Route WW – November 7-8, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from Route J to
Route M – October 30, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from 100 feet east of CR 1003 to 100 feet west of CR 1003 between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Route AA – November 2, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from CR 959 to CR 965 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Route A – October 30, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from
Route A – October 31, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from
U.S. Route 61 (Southbound) – November 6-8, LANE RESTRICTION for bridge maintenance from one mile before and after the Salt River bridge between 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. daily. A 13-foot width restriction will be in place where crews are actively working.
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October 27, 2023
MAN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN
A Union man was seriously injured in an accident that occurred at 1:55pm Wednesday in
WOMAN HURT IN WEDNESDAY MORNING CRASH
22 year old Caitlyn Trenkle of Mineral Point was hurt in a Wednesday morning crash in
DRIVER INJURED IN ONE-VEHICLE WRECK THURSDAY MORNING
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On Tuesday, October 17th, the Mexico Public Safety Department responded to reports of numerous thefts from motor vehicles. The thefts occurred during the previous overnight hours in the southwest part of
Anyone with information about this or any other crime is asked to contact CRIMESTOPPERS at (800) 392-TIPS or (800) 392-8477 or Mexico Public Safety at (573) 473-5800 or (573) 581-2100.
On Monday, October 9 at approximately 3:01am, the Mexico Public Safety Department responded to the 200 block of
SHELBYVILLE MAN ARRESTED FOR STATUTORY RAPE AND SODOMY
The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control announces the arrest of Faren J. Lindsey, 46, of
In July 2022, the Kirksville Police Department requested the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control investigate the sexual assault of a minor female, reported to have been committed by Faren J. Lindsey, in his former residence, located in
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October 26, 2023
TWO INJURED IN MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT
Two people were injured in a motorcycle accident that occurred just before 1pm Tuesday in
MAN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN TUESDAY AFTERNOON WRECK
71 year old Gale Wilkerson of
STATE AWARDS $12 MILLION IN ARPA FUNDING TO EXPAND CELLULAR SERVICE STATEWIDE
The Department of Economic Development (DED) has announced that it has awarded a total of $12 million through the Cell Towers Grant Program for 29 projects. Grant awards will be used to construct new towers that provide quality cellular service and greater 911 connectivity to high-cost areas. The program, funded through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), is focused on investing in the expansion of cellular service statewide.
Projects receiving funds through the Cell Towers Grant Program are expected to serve more than 17,000 high-need locations that previously lacked quality cellular service. The program, administered by DED’s Office of Broadband Development, was launched in May 2023 and awarded competitive grants to applicants who also contributed private funding in addition to grant funds. Each awarded project will result in the construction of one cellular tower, for a total of 29 new towers built statewide.
DED will open a second round of funding through the Cell Towers Grant Program beginning October 20, 2023. Of the original $20 million appropriated by Governor Parson and the General Assembly, $7.9 million will be available for eligible providers and tower owners for the construction of new towers.
Since its first round, the Cell Towers Grant Program has been modified to better clarify the application and challenge processes. Future funding rounds will award recipients based on proposed projects’ proximity to existing towers that provide a minimum quality signal. The program’s application portal will close on November 10, 2023, with awards projected to be announced on December 29, 2023. Details are available in the program guidelines.
Details on recipients of the Cell Towers Grant Program are available here.
To learn more about DED’s ARPA-funded grant programs, visit ded.mo.gov/arpa.
The Missouri Community Service Commission (MCSC) has announced the recipients of four new AmeriCorps planning grants and two new operational grants. As the organization responsible for overseeing AmeriCorps programs in
AmeriCorps planning grants support organizations in preparing to compete for an AmeriCorps program grant in the following grant cycle, while operational grants fund organizations ready to establish, operate, or expand an AmeriCorps program.
AmeriCorps Planning Grants Recipients:
Expanding the capacity of rural historical societies and cultural institutions to promote and preserve local heritage.
UNITEC Solar Training Program (Statewide)
Developing a new vocational program that will train students in the understanding, installation, management, and maintenance of solar power systems.
United Way of Southeast Missouri (
Eliminating barriers to economic mobility through increased transportation and childcare resources.
Branches for the Lake (
Developing a multi-use recreational trail that will increase connectivity to schools, businesses, healthcare providers, and government services.
AmeriCorps Operational Grants Recipients:
The Foodbank for Central and Northeast Missouri (
Addressing issues of food-insecurity and food access across a 32-county region in central and northeast
Preparing older adults for potential disasters through mitigation, preparation, response and recovery.
Recipients of MCSC’s latest AmeriCorps planning and operational grants join 25 current grantees for a total of 31 grantees in the AmeriCorps Missouri portfolio. To learn more about AmeriCorps grants awarded by MCSC, visit showmeservice.org/americorps-programs/.
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MAN INJURED IN PIKE
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DRIVER HURT IN MONDAY NIGHT WRECK
64 year old William Strieker of
On Sunday, October 22 at approximately 7:12pm, the Mexico Public Safety Department responded to the US Highway 54 bypass, about 1 mile from
NEW
For the first time in its seven-year history, Buckle Up Phone Down is the law in
In August, the Siddens-Bening Hands-Free Law took effect in
Under this law, drivers are prohibited from physically holding or supporting a cell phone with any part of their body; manually typing, writing, sending, or reading text-based messages; recording, posting, sending or broadcasting video, including video calls and social media posts; and watching a video or movie.
Since the creation of BUPD in 2017,
Drivers can accept the challenge to BUPD at modot.org/bupd and spread the word on social media using the hashtags #BUPD and #BUPDDay.
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October 24, 2023
WOMAN KILLED IN
A Hawk Point woman was killed in an accident that occurred just before 6am Monday in
FOUR INJURED, TWO SERIOUSLY IN SUNDAY AFTERNOON CRASH
Four people from Moberly were injured, two seriously in a Sunday afternoon crash in
DRIVER HURT IN MONDAY MORNING WRECK
29 year old Evan Bankovich of
MDC STRESSES SAFETY FOR NON-HUNTERS DURING HUNTING SEASONS
With deer and turkey hunting underway in
“Safety while hunting is ultimately the responsibility of the hunter,” said MDC Hunter Education Coordinator Justin McGuire. “Hunters must clearly identify their targeted game animals before even putting their fingers on the triggers of their firearms or before drawing their bows when archery hunting. They must also be aware of what is behind their targets and should never shoot at movement or sound.”
McGuire added that non-hunters out in hunting areas can also practice some safety measures. He and MDC offer these safety tips for non-hunters:
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DEMOLITION OF MO ROUTE 19 BRIDGE OVER I-70 REDUCES TRAFFIC TO
Motorists on Interstate 70 are advised of lane closures resulting in significant delays due to the removal of the old Route 19 bridge at the New Florence/Hermann exit at mile marker 175 in
Delays could stretch up to 10 miles in either direction. Motorists are strongly advised to avoid the area from 7 p.m. on Sunday, October 22 through the afternoon on Monday, October 23.
For the safety of motorists and the construction team, here are the details of the traffic impacts in place for beginning 7 p.m. on October 22:
I-70 traffic will be reduced to one lane in each direction and will be rerouted over the on/off ramps at the Rte. 19 & I-70 interchange (mile maker 175).
I-70 and Rte. 19 traffic will be completely stopped at approximately 10 p.m. on October 22 for a brief period of up to 20 minutes.
The I-70 North and South Outer Roads, east of Rte. 19 will be closed to westbound through traffic with only local residential traffic allowed between Rte. 19 and High Hill.
The I-70 North and South Outer Roads, west of Rte. 19 will be closed to eastbound through traffic with only local residential traffic allowed from the
During this time, while temporary modified traffic patterns are in place, a 10-foot width restriction will be in effect for all traffic utilizing the detour on the ramps at this interchange.
To alleviate congestion, motorists are strongly encouraged to utilize alternate routes for travel.
After the 10 p.m. short-term stoppage of traffic, Rte.19 will be reopened to traffic, and I-70 traffic will continue to be rerouted over the on/off-ramps until the interstate is ready to be reopened in the afternoon of October 23. The I-70 traffic will be given priority at the interchange to all other traffic.
PLANNED ROADWORK FOR
The following is a list of general highway maintenance work the Missouri Department of Transportation has planned in the
All road closures and planned roadwork may be viewed on the Traveler Information Map at http://traveler.modot.org/map/.
Inclement weather may cause schedule changes in some of the planned work. There may also be moving operations throughout the region, in addition to the work mentioned below. MoDOT asks drivers to work with them by buckling up, putting your phone down, slowing down and moving over in work zones.
U.S. Route 54 (Eastbound) – October 24, LANE RESTRICTION for patching operations from Audrain County Road 803 to Callaway County Road 2002 between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Route K – October 24-25, CLOSED for railroad crossing repairs from 0.78 miles east of Missouri Route 15 in Baring from 7:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 24 and 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 25. This will be a continuous closure exceeding 24 hours.
U.S. Route 24/61 (Westbound) – October 24, LANE RESTRICTION for patching operations from Missouri Route 168 to Main Cross Street between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Route C – October 25-27, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from Shelby County Route Z to Marion County Route K between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily.
Business Route 24 – October 24-25, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from
Route F – October 26, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations beginning 600 feet west of Missouri Route 15 to 1000 feet west of Missouri Route 15 between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Route M – October 27, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from 100 feet east of CR 1003 to 100 feet west of CR 1003 between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Route FF – October 25, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from
Route A – October 30, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from
Route A – October 31, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from
Route C – October 25-27, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from Shelby County Route Z to Marion County Route K between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily.
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COMMISSION AWARDS CONTRACTS FOR PROJECTS IN NORTHEAST DISTRICT
During its regular meeting last week, the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission awarded the following contracts for a bridge replacement, seal coat and resurfacing projects in the Northeast District.
A $12.4M contract was awarded to KCI Construction Company, for a bridge replacement project on Missouri Route 79, over Bear Creek, Norfolk Southern Railroad, and
A $1M contract was awarded to W. L. Miller Company for seal coat projects in Monroe and Shelby counties at the following locations:
Shelby County, Missouri Route 15 - From Missouri Route 168 at Shelbyville to just north of U.S. Route 36 at Shelbina
Monroe/Shelby County, Missouri Route 15 - From 0.2 mile south of U.S. Route 36 at Shelbina to Missouri Route 154 north junction in Monroe County at Paris.
A $3.5M contract was awarded to Magruder Paving, LLC for seal coat and resurfacing projects in Lincoln and Montgomery counties at the following locations:
Montgomery/Lincoln County, Route E – Resurfacing from I-70 to Route UU in Silex
A $4.4M contract was awarded to Christensen Construction Co. for resurfacing projects in Audrain, Boone and Ralls counties at the following locations:
Audrain/Ralls County, Route B - From Missouri Route 154 in
Audrain/Boone County, Route D - From Route Z in Boone County to 0.1 mile south of Missouri Route 15 at Mexico in Audrain County
Audrain/Boone County, Route FF - From Route Z in Boone County to 1 mile west of Missouri Route 15 at Mexico in Audrain County
A $1M contract was awarded to W. L. Miller Company for seal coat projects in
Route B - From U.S. Route 61 near Frankford to Missouri Route 79
A $6.4M contract was awarded to Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc., for resurfacing projects in Macon, Monroe and Randolph counties at the locations listed below. The projects below are included in Gov. Parson’s
Randolph/Monroe County, Route M - From
PSC GRANTS CONFLUENCE RIVERS UTILITY OPERATING COMPANY REQUEST TO PURCHASE WATER AND SEWER SYSTEMS IN
The Missouri Public Service Commission has granted a request filed by Confluence Rivers Utility Operating Company, Inc. (Confluence) to acquire all or substantially all
of the water and sewer system assets of the currently unregulated systems of Lincoln County Water and Sewer, LLC (LCWS). The Commission also granted Confluence a certificate of convenience and necessity to operate the systems and provide service to the public. According to the application, the LCWS assets are located in and around the Quail Ridge subdivision in
The Commission approved the application determining: 1) There is a need for the service; 2) Confluence is qualified to provide the proposed service; 3) Confluence has the financial ability to provide the service; 4) Confluence’s proposal is economically feasible; and 5) The service promotes the public interest.
Confluence provides service to approximately 4,830 water connections and 5,053 sewer
connections in
JOBS REPORT FOR SEPTEMBER
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October 19, 2023
WOMAN INJURED IN TUESDAY EVENING WRECK
28 year old Rani Bloomster of Bunceton was injured in a one-vehicle wreck that occurred at 5:30pm Tuesday in
TWO KILLED IN TUESDAY AFTERNOON INCIDENT
A man and woman were killed while riding their motorcycle in a Tuesday afternoon incident in
DRIVER SERIOUSLY INJURED IN TUESDAY AFTERNOON CRASH
A driver was seriously injured in a Tuesday afternoon crash in
MAN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN
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Recent disasters in
To prepare for any future earthquakes, the 2023 Great Central U.S. Shakeout earthquake drill will be held on Thursday.
At 10:19am on Thursday, hundreds of thousands of Missourians will practice the “Drop, Cover, Hold On” technique:
Studies show that in developed countries with modern structures, falling debris is the most common source of injury in an earthquake. Experts advise that when an earthquake occurs in the
The NMSZ is one of the most active earthquake zones in the country, averaging more than 200 small quakes per year. Another major earthquake in this zone would be felt not only in
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WOMAN INJURED IN
34 year old Cassondra Casby of St. Clair was injured in a one-vehicle wreck that occurred at 11:40pm Monday in
WOMAN HURT IN MONDAY EVENING INCIDENT
A woman was hurt in a Monday evening incident in
TWO SERIOUSLY INJURED IN HOWARD
Two young ladies from Fayette were seriously injured in an accident that occurred at around 1:15pm Monday in
STATEWIDE WINTER WEATHER DRILL SET FOR THURSDAY
Winter is just around the corner, and in preparation, the Missouri Department of Transportation will hold its annual winter operations drill on Thursday. Motorists may notice an increased number of MoDOT vehicles on state routes during the drill, which will begin at 8am in rural areas and 9am in urban areas. The exercise should be completed by 3pm. With turnover rates and many positions still open, driver training on this day is more critical than ever.
MoDOT has more than 3,000 employees across the state involved in work to clear roads and bridges when winter weather hits. During the drill, MoDOT employees will react to a simulated forecast of significant snow for the entire state. The department’s emergency operations centers will activate, and all employees involved in winter operations will be deployed to their trucks. Emergency communications systems will also be tested.
In addition, every piece of equipment—every truck, motor grader, snow blower and tractor—is inspected and calibrated to conserve materials and operate efficiently and safely. MoDOT spent $33 million on winter operations last year and used 63,000 tons of salt; 957,000 gallons of salt brine; and 147,000 gallons of beet juice.
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October 17, 2023
TEEN HURT IN
A St. Clair teen was hurt in a Sunday night crash in
TEEN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN SUNDAY EVENING WRECK
A Wentzville teen was seriously injured in a one-vehicle wreck Sunday evening in
WOMAN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN MOTORCYCLE MISHAP
30 year old Cassandra Hardy of Revere was seriously injured in a motorcycle mishap Sunday night in
SEVERAL PEOPLE HURT IN LINN
Several people were hurt in an accident that occurred at 9:35am Sunday in
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RURAL ROUTE RESURFACING WORK SCHEDULED
Weather permitting, a resurfacing project located on Route Y in
The $4.7M contract, awarded last month to Magruder Paving, LLC of Troy, Missouri, includes several additional resurfacing projects which are scheduled to begin in spring of 2024,with all projects completed by November 1, 2024:
Traffic will be reduced to one lane with a 9-foot width restriction at the location where crews are actively working. Flaggers and a pilot car will be utilized for traffic control to guide traffic through the work zone. Workers will be present during daylight hours. All work is weather dependent and schedules are subject to change.
On Wednesday, October 11 at approximately 2:53PM, the Mexico Public Safety Department responded to
On Monday, October 9 at approximately 3:01AM, the Mexico Public Safety Department responded to a fire in the 200 block of
Five adults and an infant successfully evacuated. 53 year old Shelia D Ball, of
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ACTING GOVERNOR KEHOE ORDERS CAPITOL DOME LIGHTED BLUE AND WHITE IN SUPPORT OF
On behalf of Governor Mike Parson and serving in his capacity as Acting Governor, Lieutenant Governor Mike Kehoe has ordered the Missouri State Capitol dome lighted blue and white in honor of Israeli and American lives lost in
In a joint statement, Governor Parson and Lieutenant Governor Mike Kehoe further denounced the terrorist attacks against the nation of
"The barbarism committed by Iran-backed Hamas terrorists has now claimed the lives of more than 1,200 people and 22 Americans, including one Missourian, in
The Capitol dome will shine blue and white starting on the weekly Jewish Sabbath at sunset on Friday, October 13, through sunrise on Sunday, October 15.
MSHP SEEKING APPLICANTS FOR 121ST RECRUIT CLASS
The Missouri State Highway Patrol, a premier law enforcement agency, is testing for new troopers. The Patrol is encouraging qualified individuals of all backgrounds to apply, and will offer testing at nine different locations in
To be eligible, candidates must possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent and be 21 years of age upon graduating from the Patrol’s
Interested persons can find out more about the qualifications by contacting a Patrol recruiter at 1-800-796-7000, or may apply online at www.motrooper.com.
MDC TO HOST 37TH ANNUAL POOSEY CONSERVATION AREA FALL TOUR ON SUNDAY
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) will welcome visitors to the 37th annual fall driving tour at the Poosey Conservation Area from noon until 4 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 15. The driving tour gives visitors a chance to enjoy fall color while touring on gravel service roads that are not normally open to public vehicle traffic. Visitors can drive uphill and down on winding lanes through forest and woodlands. MDC will provide a tour brochure at the entrance that point out nature interpretive stops along the route.
The tour route has some steep grades in places and a few creek crossings. A vehicle (or other mode of transport) with high clearance is recommended. Each year the tour draws families and community groups riding on trailers or on wagons drawn by pickups or horses. Couples in horse-drawn buggies are common, as are riders of all ages on horseback. Cars, pickup trucks, and the occasional bicyclist also traverse the tour.
Visitors can count on a slow driving pace, all the better to enjoy the fall foliage. The interpretive stops along the route showcase conservation practices such as timber stand improvement and native warm season grassland. At a midway point, visitors will find exhibits on nature, conservation, and the Poosey area history. They can visit with MDC staff about conservation issues. A popular stopping point is where a short trail leads to a limestone outcrop called the Panther’s Den.
For tour information, contact MDC Forester Samantha Anderson, 660-646-6122. Maps and information about Poosey Conservation Area are at https://short.mdc.mo.gov/ZFd.
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October 12, 2023
DRIVER HURT IN
58 year old Curtis Gabris of
MAN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT
A man was seriously injured in a motorcycle accident that occurred at 10am Tuesday in
NEW
Wood Hat Spirits of New Florence took top honors with their Queens Reserve at the Heartland Whiskey Competition held in
The day-long competition, supervised by the American Craft Spirits Association, required judges to evaluate each spirit within its appropriate category (bourbon, corn whiskey, etc.). Top state medals were awarded to those achieving the highest scores in their respective states, regardless of category.
The competition was limited to spirits that use corn as an ingredient in the distillation process. Through entering, competing, and medaling, craft distilleries earn awards that allow them to better market their products. The 2023 competition also introduced a new category: Top Farmer-Distiller. This award is given to the highest-scoring product among all entries produced by a distillery whose owner actively farms. More than 30 percent of all 2023 entries were from farmer-distillers.
On average, it takes approximately three pounds of corn to make one bottle of spirits. At 56 pounds in a bushel, local distilleries can produce roughly 18 bottles of spirits for each bushel of corn. A complete list of winners and sponsoring corn states can be found on the ACSA website.
NRCS
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in
The RCPP projects and associated counties are:
* Program Restoring & Improving Monarch Ecosystems (PRIME) (Andrew, Atchison, Benton, Buchanan, Caldwell, Carroll, Cass, Clay, Clinton, Daviess, DeKalb, Gentry, Grundy, Harrison, Henry, Holt, Jackson, Johnson, Lafayette, Livingston, Mercer, Nodaway, Pettis, Platte, Ray, Saline and Worth counties):
This project aims to increase monarch and pollinator habitat in Northwest Missouri through land management practices, with an emphasis on prescribed burning and short-term land rental payments. PRIME will target lands currently enrolled in and expiring from Conservation Reserve Program (CRP), enhancing monarch habitat by maintaining and restoring diverse native plant communities. Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever are the lead partners on this project.
* Precision Farm Data & Strategic Buffer Project (Chariton,
This project focuses on utilizing on-farm yield data to identify non-profitable or marginal cropland acres to strategically establish field borders, pollinator habitat, wetlands and more to maximize profitability while improving water quality and wildlife habitat. The Missouri Department of Conservation is the lead partner on this project.
* Missouri Targeted Conservation (portions of Audrain, Bates, Boone, Bollinger, Caldwell, Callaway, Cape Girardeau, Carroll, Chariton, Clinton, Cole, Cooper, Daviess, DeKalb, Dunklin, Gasconade, Gentry, Grundy, Harrison, Howard, Jefferson, Johnson, Lafayette, Livingston, Macon, Mercer, Miller, Moniteau, Monroe, Montgomery, Morgan, New Madrid, Osage, Pemiscot, Pettis, Randolph, Ray, Saline, Scott, Shelby, St. Francois, St. Louis, Ste. Genevieve, Stoddard, Vernon and Worth counties):
This project aims to identify areas within a watershed where identified conservation practices can achieve the most economically efficient loss reductions for sediment, nutrients and pathogens into waterways. The Blackwater, Cahokia-Joachim, South Fork Salt, Little Osage, Thompson, Upper Grand, Little River Ditches and Lower Missouri-Moreau watersheds have been identified as the
* East Locust Creek Source Water Protection Project (Sullivan & Putnam counties):
This project aims to prevent nonpoint source runoff from entering the East Locust Creek Reservoir (ELCR). The North Central Missouri Regional Water Commission is the lead partner on this project.
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MAN KILLED IN CALLAWAY
A Mokane man was killed in an accident that occurred at 8pm Monday in
MODOT HOSTING HIRING EVENT IN
The Missouri Department of Transportation is seeking individuals who are interested in a career to “come for the snow, stay for the mow” and keep
MoDOT is hosting a hiring event from 10am to 7pm on Wednesday at
This event will provide applicants an opportunity for an accelerated hiring process, including on-site interviews, conditional job offers; followed by drug testing and initiating the criminal background checks. Work Simulation exams and physicals will be scheduled at a later date. For details and to learn more about these career opportunities, visit modot.org/opportunities-maintenance.
HUNTERS TAKE 16,575 DEER DURING NEW FIREARMS EARLY ANTLERNESS PORTION
Preliminary data from the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) shows that hunters harvested 16,575 deer during the state’s new firearms early antlerless portion of deer season, Oct. 6-8. The top-three harvest counties were
Deer hunting in
Firearms Early Youth Portion: Oct. 28-29
Firearms November Portion: Nov. 11-21
New! Firearms CWD Portion: Nov. 22-26 (in open counties)
Firearms Late Youth Portion: Nov. 24-26
Firearms Late Antlerless Portion: Dec. 2-10 (in open counties)
Firearms Alternative Methods Portion: Dec. 23 - Jan. 2, 2024
Get more information on deer hunting from MDC’s 2023 Fall Deer & Turkey Regulations and Information booklet, available where permits are sold and online at mdc.mo.gov/hunting-trapping/species/deer.
MODOT ANNOUNCES PREQUALIFIED TEAMS FOR FIRST IMPROVE I-70 PROJECT
The Missouri Department of Transportation has received Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) from teams interested in competing for the contract to design and construct the first project of MoDOT’s statewide Improve I-70 Program. Improve I-70: Columbia to Kingdom City will improve the 20-mile stretch of Interstate 70 between U.S. 63 and U.S. 54 and is one of several projects which will widen the I-70 corridor across the state.
Missouri’s FY2024 budget from the General Assembly signed into law by Governor Parson provides $2.8 billion in General Revenue for the costs to build a third lane of Interstate 70 across the state. The program will plan, design, construct, reconstruct, rehabilitate, and add three lanes in each direction on approximately 200 miles of I-70, from
The pre-qualified teams are as follows:
I-70 Constructors: Emery Sapp & Sons and Capital Paving and Construction – Joint Venture.
Parsons.
Millstone Weber.
Lunda and Jacobs.
There are still opportunities for additional consultants and subcontracting firms to be added to each team.
Design-Build is a project delivery method that combines both the design and construction phases into one contract. The selected contract team completes the design and construction in parallel instead of in succession, which saves time and resources. MoDOT has established the following design-build goals for the
Deliver the project by December 31, 2027, within the program budget of $405 million.
Provide a third lane of travel for eastbound and westbound Interstate 70 from
Improve I-70/US 63 and I-70/US 54 Interchanges providing for better traffic flow and movement of freight.
Improve the interstate while modernizing the existing pavement and bridges.
Minimize construction impacts through communication and construction staging while maintaining safety and mobility.
Provide expanded employment opportunities to a diverse workforce.
MoDOT will issue the Request for Proposal in October 2023. The department will continue to work through the procurement process through the end of the year. The teams will submit their proposal for the potential selection of the winning proposal in approximately February 2024, and construction could start as early as summer 2024.
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WOMAN INJURED IN SUNDAY NIGHT ACCIDENT
A
MAN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN
23 year old Douglas Evert of Union was seriously injured in a one-vehicle wreck Saturday afternoon in
MACON
The Macon County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help to find a fugitive who is considered armed and dangerous. According to KTVO the sheriff’s office is looking for 42 year old Nathaniel Fisher of
FIRE PREVENTION WEEK IS THIS WEEK
Across the
Here are some tips in preventing kitchen fires:
Always keep an oven mitt and pan lid nearby when you’re cooking. If a small grease fire starts, slide the lid over the pan to smother the flame. Turn off the burner, and leave the pan covered until it is completely cool.
Keep your cooking area clean. Do not let grease build up on the range top, toaster oven or in the oven.
Keep anything that can catch fire away from the stovetop.
Turn pot handles toward the back of the stove. This helps prevent spills that can start fires.
Have a “kid-free zone” of at least 3 feet around the stove and areas where hot food or drink is prepared or carried.
If you are simmering, baking, roasting, or boiling food, check it regularly, remain in the home while food is cooking, and use a timer to remind you that you are cooking.
You have to be alert when cooking. You won’t be alert if you are sleepy, have taken medicine or drugs, or consumed alcohol that makes you drowsy.
According to U.S. Fire Administration estimates, in 2021 in the
As a reminder, the end of Daylight Saving Time at 2 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023, when clocks are adjusted to “fall back” an hour, can serve as an easy reminder to change smoke and CO alarm batteries once a year. Remember, when you change the time, change the batteries. Always have properly installed and maintained smoke and carbon monoxide alarms.
More tips on a variety of fire safety topics are available on the Division of Fire Safety website at: https://dfs.dps.mo.gov/safetytips/.
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COOLER NIGHTS BRING INCREASED WILD ANIMAL MOVEMENT
Fall has arrived, and that means more wild animals, especially deer, are on the move as cooler temperatures begin to settle in and nights become longer. The Missouri Department of Transportation reminds motorists to be prepared for the sudden appearance of wild animals on
In 2022,
Drivers should never swerve to avoid animals in the road, as it can cause loss of control of their vehicles, resulting in serious injury or death. To avoid hitting a deer, always be cautious and regularly scan both sides of the roadway.
CHANGE IN COMMERCIAL DRIVER LICENSE TESTING PROCEDURE
The Missouri State Highway Patrol and Missouri Department of Revenue wish to inform potential future Commercial Driver License (CDL) applicants of an upcoming change in CDL testing procedure. The new modernized testing standard being adopted by Missouri will begin on December 4, 2023 and will be utilized by all CDL examiners in the state, including at all Patrol examination sites and all third-party examination sites. The changes in testing procedure include a more streamlined pre-trip examination and more efficient basic skills course.
Those wishing to train for taking their CDL skills tests on December 4 or later should utilize the following CDL manual for applicable procedures. New Manual
Current testing procedures will remain in effect statewide until December 1. The current CDL manual can be found here. Current Manual
It is important to note, per federal guidelines, applicants must pass the pre-trip and basic skills using the same testing model, meaning if an applicant passes the old model pre-trip, they must pass the old model basic skills test to be eligible for the road test. They encourage training schools and applicants to consider this when making plans for testing. For more information, please visit: https://dor.mo.gov/
OFFICE OF BROADBAND DEVELOPMENT NEWS
The Department of Economic Development’s Office of Broadband Development has announced support for Missouri ACP Act Now, an initiative led by national nonprofit EducationSuperHighway (ESH). Missouri ACP Act Now aims to increase awareness of the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), a long-term federal benefit that helps eligible households pay for high-speed internet.
“As we continue to expand broadband access in our state, the Affordable Connectivity Program is another resource available for
The ACP is a $14.2 billion federal broadband benefit funded by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) that provides eligible households with a monthly discount of up to $30 per month or up to $75 per month for households on qualifying Tribal lands. The program can also provide a one-time $100 discount toward a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet. More than 1 million Missourians are eligible for the ACP, while just 33 percent of those eligible have enrolled.
The Missouri ACP Act Now initiative unites a broad coalition of partner cities and counties, community-based organizations, and trusted institutions in partnership with ESH as it works to close the broadband affordability gap.
The coalition of partners will have access to resources to help them overcome the complex awareness, trust, and enrollment barriers that prevent households in the most under-resourced communities from enrolling. Resources include email marketing templates, social media campaigns, and a pre-enrollment tool, which is available at GetACP.org/Missouri. Community leaders can use these resources to promote the ACP and help eligible families enroll.
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TWO INJURED IN CALLAWAY
A woman and a man from
MOTORCYCLIST SERIOUSLY INJURED IN TUESDAY NIGHT ACCIDENT
55 year old Kevin Todd of Kahoka was seriously injured in a motorcycle accident Tuesday night in
DRIVER HURT IN TRACTOR TRAILER MISHAP
A driver was hurt in a tractor trailer mishap Tuesday evening in
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GOVERNOR PARSON ANNOUNCES RECIPIENTS OF SECOND ROUND OF NEW SCHOOL SAFETY GRANT PROGRAM
On Monday, Governor Mike Parson announced a total of 566 school districts, charter schools, and nonpublic schools have received grant funds from the second round of funding for the School Safety Grant Program.
He approved an additional $50 million to expand the School Safety Reimbursement Grant Program in the Fiscal Year 2024 budget. The grant program aims to support school safety improvements, including physical security upgrades and associated technology (e.g., door locks, monitoring systems), epinephrine auto-injectors, and automatic external defibrillators. This second round of funding was also available to nonpublic schools. An additional 169 school districts and charter schools received $20 million in funding during the first round of grants from the Fiscal Year 2023 budget.
Schools applied to the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) through a competitive grant application process. The maximum grant amount awarded was $300,000. See grant award totals here on DESE’s website.
PSC SETS INTERVENTION DEADLINE IN EVERGY
Evergy Missouri West, Inc. d/b/a Evergy Missouri West has filed an application with the Missouri Public Service Commission seeking to adjust its renewable energy standard rate adjustment mechanism (RESRAM) charge that appears on the monthly electric bills of Evergy Missouri West customers. The charge appears as a separate item on the monthly electric bill. The RESRAM charge is designed to recover costs associated with
Applications to intervene and participate in this case must be filed no later than October 13 with the Secretary of the Missouri Public Service Commission,
Individual citizens wishing to comment should contact either the Office of the Public Counsel (
pscinfo@psc.mo.gov). The Office of the Public Counsel is a separate state agency that represents the general public in matters before the Commission.
Evergy Missouri West provides electric service to approximately 336,640 customers in Andrew, Atchison, Barton, Bates, Benton, Buchanan, Carroll, Cass, Cedar, Clay, Clinton, Dade, Daviess, DeKalb, Gentry, Grundy, Harrison, Henry, Holt, Jackson, Johnson, Lafayette, Livingston, Mercer, Nodaway, Pettis, Platte, Ray, St. Clair,
MODOT HOSTING HIRING EVENT IN WARRENTON
The Missouri Department of Transportation is seeking individuals who are interested in a career to “come for the snow, stay for the mow” and keep
MoDOT is hosting a hiring event from 9am to 3pm on Saturday, Oct. 7, at 800 Boonslick in Warrenton, with the opportunity for year-round employment including mowing, striping and other maintenance functions. The event will focus on hiring multiple full-time maintenance workers for Warrenton,
This event will provide applicants an opportunity for an accelerated hiring process, including on-site interviews, conditional job offers; followed by drug testing and initiating the criminal background checks. Work Simulation exams and physicals will be scheduled at a later date. For details and to learn more about these career opportunities, visit modot.org/opportunities-maintenance.
Full-time maintenance employees receive training and a long list of benefits including paid leave, medical, vision and dental insurance, a retirement plan, and a culturally diverse workplace that is dedicated to safety and personal development. Applicants need to be at least 18 years old and successfully complete a criminal background check (a misdemeanor or felony conviction is not an automatic restriction to employment). It’s preferable for applicants to have a CDL permit, but assistance and training is available to help new employees achieve their CDL.
The starting salary for maintenance workers is $19.08 per hour. This position is also eligible for an additional $3 to $6 per hour when working winter/emergency operations activities.
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THREE INJURED IN
Three people were injured in an accident that occurred at 1:55pm Sunday in
MOTORCYCLIST KILLED IN SUNDAY AFTERNOON INCIDENT
A motorcyclist was killed in a Sunday afternoon incident in
PIVOT BIO TO EXPAND IN HAZELWOOD, INVESTING MORE THAN $20 MILLION AND CREATING 41 NEW JOBS
Pivot Bio, a cutting-edge leader in ag-tech, recently announced that it will expand in Hazelwood, investing more than $20 million and creating 41 new jobs. The sustainable agriculture company’s expansion includes the establishment of an approximately 47,000-square-foot facility that will increase its capabilities for research, testing, and development of product applications.
Pivot Bio is driven by a commitment to make farming more productive and sustainable. Faced with rising pressure on natural resources and a growing population to feed, growers want nitrogen that is reliable, predictable, and better for the environment. Pivot Bio’s technology meets the demands for nitrogen consistency and dependability by enabling microbes to adhere and remain on the roots of the plant throughout the growing season, delivering nitrogen to the crop with nearly 100 percent efficiency.
Today, Pivot Bio has made microbial production of nitrogen, a discovery long sought after by scientists, commercially available for the first time. To support its continued growth, the company’s new Hazelwood location will focus on the development, production, and manufacturing of its latest product and agriculture’s first-ever on-seed nitrogen technology. Pivot Bio’s proprietary tech platform is primarily focused on cereal crops.
GOVERNOR PARSON TO EMBARK ON TRADE
From October 7 - 12, Governor Mike Parson and First Lady Teresa Parson will travel to
Consistent with Governor Parson’s infrastructure and economic development priorities, the goal of the Trade Mission is to build relationships with key international figures to promote
The Trade Mission will include stops in
Meetings are scheduled with company representatives that have existing relationships in
The $455 million in goods exported to
Governor Parson will take part in meetings with executives of several leading companies, including
Governor Parson will also participate in discussions with key Japanese business organizations, including the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO), meet with U.S. Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel, and take part in an agri-business dinner.
The Trade Mission is funded by the Hawthorn Foundation, a
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MEN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN
Six men were seriously injured in an accident that occurred at 7:55pm Saturday in
FOUR HURT IN SATURDAY AFTERNOON CRASH
Four people were hurt in a Saturday afternoon crash in
PLANNED ROADWORK FOR
The following is a list of general highway maintenance work the Missouri Department of Transportation has planned in the
All road closures and planned roadwork may be viewed on the Traveler Information Map at http://traveler.modot.org/map/.
Inclement weather may cause schedule changes in some of the planned work. There may also be moving operations throughout the region, in addition to the work mentioned below. MoDOT asks drivers to work with them by buckling up, putting your phone down, slowing down and moving over in work zones.
Route FF – October 2, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from CR 947 to CR 945 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Route FF – October 3, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from CR 935 to CR 931 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Route FF – October 5, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from CR 917 to
U.S. Route 54 (Eastbound) – October 10, LANE RESTRICTION for patching operations from Route BB and U.S. Route 54 roundabout to CR 408 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. A 10-foot width restriction will be in place where crews are actively working.
U.S. Route 54 (Westbound) – October 11-12, LANE RESTRICTION for patching operations from Route BB and U.S. Route 54 roundabout to CR 408 between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. A 10-foot width restriction will be in place where crews are actively working daily.
U.S. Route 61 (Southbound) – October 4-5, LANE RESTRICTION for patching operations from Sugar Creek to CR 315 between 7:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 4 and 7:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 5.
U.S. Route 61 (Northbound) – October 5-6, LANE RESTRICTION for patching operations from Route F to Honey Creek between 7:00 a.m. on Thursday October 5 and 7:00 a.m. on Friday October 6.
Route A (Eastbound) – October 11, CLOSED for culvert replacement from Route A at
Route A (Eastbound) – October 12-13, CLOSED for culvert replacement from Route A at
Interstate 70 (Eastbound) – October 2, LANE RESTRICTION for patching operations between Mile Markers 180.6 and 181.6 between 12:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. A 10-foot width restriction will be in place where crews are actively working daily.
Route TT – October 2-3, CLOSED, for culvert replacement from U.S. Route 36 to Route DD between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Route DD – October 4, CLOSED, for culvert replacement from Missouri Route 151 to Route TT between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Route DD – October 5, CLOSED, for culvert replacement from Route TT to Route A between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Route A – October 10-11, CLOSED, for culvert replacement from Route DD to Route J between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily.
Route A/Route B – October 1-4, continuous LANE RESTRICTION for bridge maintenance from just before to just after the bridge over I-70 between 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 1 and 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 4. A 10-foot width restriction will be in place where crews are actively working.
Interstate 70 (Eastbound) – October 2-3, LANE RESTRICTIONS for bridge maintenance from mile marker 187.8 to mile marker 188.2 between 8:00 p.m. on Monday, October 2 and 3:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 3. A 10-foot width restriction will be in place where crews are actively working.
Interstate 70 (Westbound) – October 3-4, LANE RESTRICTIONS for bridge maintenance from mile marker 188.2 to mile marker 187.8 between 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 3 and 3:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 4. A 10-foot width restriction will be in place where crews are actively working.
Route U – October 4, CLOSED for patching operations from
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TEEN HURT IN WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON WRECK
A Gravois Mills teen was hurt in a one-vehicle wreck Wednesday afternoon in
WOMAN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN CARROLL
A Hale woman was seriously injured in an accident that occurred at 11pm Tuesday in
NECAC TO TAKE APPLICATIONS FOR UTILITY ASSISTANCE
A local agency has a remedy for rising utility costs. Starting Sunday October 1st, the North East Community Action Corporation will take applications for energy assistance from the elderly and disabled in 12
NECAC assisted about 9,600 households with utility assistance last year, and expects the number to increase this winter due to inflation and escalating costs. Two types of programs are available, with maximum benefits of 153 dollars to 800 dollars depending upon the type of heating source.
To receive help, you must qualify by income. The monthly income limit for a one-person household is $2,535. For a four-person residence, it’s $4,875. Additional amounts are available upon request.
To find out more, call your
MDC CONFIRMS 117TH CONFIRMED MOUNTAIN LION SIGHTING IN
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) confirms that an adult elk was killed by a mountain lion in
Reports of a mountain lion sighting were sent to MDC staff early on Sept. 12, and members of MDC’s Large Carnivore Response Team responded to the area later that same day to confirm the sighting. Trail camera images were used to confirm that a mountain lion was in the area and had returned to the elk carcass to feed.
Mountain lions are known to travel through
MDC continues to monitor confirmed mountain lion sightings in the state, and this sighting marks the 117th confirmed sighting since 1994. Suspected mountain lion sightings can be reported to MDC by emailing photos, video, or physical evidence to mountain.lion@mdc.mo.gov. More information about mountain lions in
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On Sunday, September 24 at approximately 11:05pm, the Mexico Public Safety Department responded to the 900 block of Emmons in reference to a report of a gunshot and then a vehicle leaving the area. Investigation indicated that a 39-year-old
HIGHWAY 36 ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
The Missouri Highway 36 Heritage Alliance Annual Meeting will be held on Thursday in
Some things to know before the meeting:
No pre-registration is necessary
There is no cost to attend
Bring brochures to share with your neighbors
A limited number of new Highway 36 guides will be available
Come prepared to tell them what's new in your community
Program highlights for the meeting include:
Organizational updates and plans
Hwy 36 Promotional Video Debut
How to work with Missouri Humanities Council
An update from the Missouri Division of Tourism
A how to for regional partnerships
Opportunities for ideas, questions and answers
All members are encouraged to attend. Guests are also welcome.
MOBERLY LICENSE OFFICE CONTRACT UP FOR BID
The Missouri Department of Revenue is announcing the upcoming Request for Proposal (RFP) of the license office in Moberly located at
For a list of bid opportunities and bid response instructions, please visit
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September 27, 2023
THREE WOMEN INJURED IN BOONE
Three Hallsville women were injured in an accident that occurred at 4:40pm Monday in
MISSOURI TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION UNVEILS STRATEGIC IMPLEMENTATION PLAN FOR FY 2024
The Missouri Technology Corporation (MTC) announced Tuesday that it has released its Strategic Implementation Plan for Fiscal Year 2024. This comprehensive plan outlines MTC's commitment to catalyzing innovation and entrepreneurship in the state of
Increased funding for MTC will allow for continued financial support through core programs, such as the Missouri Building Entrepreneurial Capacity (MOBEC) Grant Program and the Innovation, Development, and Entrepreneurship Advancement (IDEA) Fund Co-Investment Program. Additionally, programs piloted in Fiscal Year 2023, such as the Physical Infrastructure Grant Program, will be expanded to further fuel economic development throughout the fiscal year.
MTC, a public-private partnership established by the Missouri General Assembly, receives direct appropriations from the state budget and access to federally funded programs. This funding enables strategic investments in Missouri-based high-tech companies that support their growth and the overall economic prosperity of the state.
For more information about MTC and its Strategic Implementation Plan for Fiscal Year 2024, visit missouritechnology.com.
MDC ASKS
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) is seeking input from turkey hunters on possible changes to spring and fall wild turkey hunting seasons, including all-day spring hunting and reduced harvest limits for fall seasons.
According to MDC,
MDC encourages turkey hunters to go online to mdc.mo.gov/turkey-regs for more information on potential regulation changes and to provide comment. The comment period closes Oct. 6. The webpage also has information on the history and structure of
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MAN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN
60 year old Paul Declue of Gray Summit, MO was seriously injured in an accident that occurred at 11:20am Monday in
TWO INJURED, ONE SERIOUSLY IN EARLY MONDAY MORNING WRECK
Two people were injured, one seriously in a one-vehicle wreck early Monday morning in
GOVERNOR PARSON ANNOUNCES TWO JUDICIAL APPOINTMENTS
Last Friday, Governor Mike Parson announced judicial appointments to the Missouri Court of Appeals, Eastern District and the 16th Judicial Circuit.
The Honorable Michael S. Wright, of Warrenton, was appointed to the Missouri Court of Appeals, Eastern District.
Judge Wright currently serves as an associate circuit judge in
The Honorable Jessica Agnelly Krawczyk, of
Judge Agnelly Krawczyk serves as an associate circuit judge in
NATURAL GAS RATES TO CHANGE FOR
Natural gas rates for Liberty Utilities (Midstates Natural Gas) Corp. d/b/a Liberty Utilities customers will change under a filing that will take effect on October 1, 2023. The rate change reflects the Weather Normalization Adjustment Rider (WNAR) which authorizes rate adjustments based on weather variations. The purpose of the tariff is to adjust revenues for differences between actual heating degree days and normal heating degree days. Under the Liberty Utilities filing, a residential customer using 100 Ccf’s (10,000 cubic feet) of natural gas in a given billing month will see an increase of approximately $3.05 a month in Liberty Utilities’ Northeast and West Districts. Natural gas rates will increase by approximately $2.39 a month for a residential customer using approximately 100 Ccf’s of natural gas in a given billing month in Liberty Utilities’ Southeast District. Liberty Utilities serves approximately 52,500 natural gas customers in
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FEDERAL GOVERNMENT APPROVES GOVERNOR PARSON’S REQUEST FOR MAJOR DISASTER DECLARATION
Last Week, Governor Mike Parson announced that President Joe Biden has approved his request for a major disaster declaration to help local governments and nonprofit agencies in 33 counties in response to multiple severe weather systems that impacted
The declaration makes federal public assistance available for the repair of damaged roads, bridges, and other public infrastructure as well as reimbursement of associated emergency response and recovery costs. The Governor’s September 5 request included more than $14 million in qualifying expenses that had already been identified.
The following counties are included in the President’s disaster declaration: Adair, Barry, Barton, Bates, Benton, Bollinger, Camden, Christian, Clark, Crawford, Dade, Gentry, Greene, Grundy, Henry, Iron, Knox, Madison, Maries, Mississippi, Morgan, New Madrid, Ozark, Perry, Scotland, Scott, Shelby, St. Clair, Ste. Genevieve, Taney, Vernon, Wayne, and Worth.
The disaster declaration also makes assistance available statewide through the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Hazard Mitigation Program, which assists with cost-effective measures to reduce the potential for future damage to public infrastructure as a result of natural disasters.
Individuals with unmet needs should contact United Way 211. Call 2-1-1 for assistance or visit http://211helps.org. For additional resources and information about disaster recovery in
On Thursday, September 21 at approximately 10:38AM, the Mexico Public Safety Department responded to the 600 block of W Boulevard in reference to someone driving an off-road vehicle on the area residential side streets. By the time officers arrived in the area around 10:45AM, the vehicle had crashed. Responding personnel learned that a 17-year-old female had been driving the off-road vehicle on the streets for recreational purposes. She failed to maintain control of the vehicle and it rolled over. Both the driver and a 17-year-old female passenger were thrown from the vehicle. The passenger was taken for medical treatment by a family member. Her injuries were treated and she was released. The driver did not require medical treatment.
PLANNED ROADWORK FOR
The following is a list of general highway maintenance work the Missouri Department of Transportation has planned in the
All road closures and planned roadwork may be viewed on the Traveler Information Map at http://traveler.modot.org/map/.
Inclement weather may cause schedule changes in some of the planned work. There may also be moving operations throughout the region, in addition to the work mentioned below. MoDOT asks drivers to work with them by buckling up, putting your phone down, slowing down and moving over in work zones.
Route B – September 25 – 28, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from Route K to Missouri Route 6 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily.
Route FF – September 25, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from CR 957 to CR 951 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Route FF – September 26, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from CR 957 to CR 951 between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Route FF – September 27 - 28, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from CR 951 to CR 947 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily.
U.S. Route 61 (Southbound) – October 4 - 5, LANE RESTRICTION for patching operations from Sugar Creek to CR 315 between 7:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 4 and 7:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 5.
U.S. Route 61 (Northbound) – October 5 - 6, LANE RESTRICTION for patching operations from Route F to Honey Creek between 7:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 5 and 7:00 a.m. on Friday, October 6.
U.S. Route 36 (Eastbound) – September 25 - 26, LANE RESTRICTION for patching operations from 0.5 mile East to 1 mile West of Fireworks Avenue between 8:00 a.m. on Monday, September 25 and 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 26. A 12-foot width restriction will be in place where crews are actively working.
U.S. Route 36 (Eastbound) – September 26, LANE RESTRICTION for patching operations from 0.5 mile East to 1 mile West of Fireworks Avenue between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. A 12-foot width restriction will be in place where crews are actively working.
U.S. Route 63 (Northbound) – September 27 - 28, LANE RESTRICTION for patching operations from Karma Street to Route Y between 7:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 27 and 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 28. A 12-foot width restriction will be in place where crews are actively working.
Route K – September 25 – 28, LANE RESTRICTION for bridge maintenance operations 0.5 mile before and after bridge over
Interstate 70 (Eastbound) – October 2, LANE RESTRICTION for patching operations from mile marker 180.6 to mile marker 181.6 between 12:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. A 10-foot width restriction will be in place where crews are actively working.
Route A/Route B – October 1 – 4, continuous LANE RESTRICTION for bridge maintenance from just before to just after the bridge over I-70 between 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 1 and 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 4. A 10-foot width restriction will be in place where crews are actively working.
Interstate 70 (Eastbound) – October 2 – 3, LANE RESTRICTION for bridge maintenance from mile marker 187.8 to mile marker 188.2 between 8:00 p.m. on Monday, October 2 and 3:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 3. A 10-foot width restriction will be in place where crews are actively working.
Interstate 70 (Westbound) – October 3 – 4, LANE RESTRICTION for bridge maintenance from mile marker 188.2 to mile marker 187.8 between 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 3 and 3:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 4. A 10-foot width restriction will be in place where crews are actively working.
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September 22, 2023
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MDC ASKS DEER HUNTERS TO SHARE THE HARVEST AND FOLLOW CWD REGULATIONS
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) encourages deer hunters to share their harvests to help feed hungry Missourians. MDC also reminds deer hunters to have their deer tested for chronic wasting disease (CWD) and follow related regulations.
Share the Harvest
MDC encourages deer hunters to share their harvests by donating surplus venison to the Share the Harvest program to help feed hungry Missourians. The donated deer meat goes to local food banks and food pantries to help feed hungry Missourians all around the state. To get Share the Harvest venison, contact local food banks or food pantries.
Donating is easy. Simply take harvested deer to an approved meat processor and let the processor know how much venison to donate. Meat-processing fees are covered entirely or in part by numerous local sponsors, along with statewide sponsors.
The program is administered by the Conservation Federation of Missouri and MDC and has provided nearly 5 million pounds of lean, healthy venison to help feed hungry Missourians since it was started in 1992.
For more information on Share the Harvest, visit MDC online at mdc.mo.gov/share.
Follow CWD Regulations
CWD is a deadly, infectious disease in deer and other members of the deer family (cervids) that eventually kills all animals it infects. There is no vaccine or cure. CWD is in
MDC’s CWD Management Zone consists of counties where or near where CWD has been found. MDC has included 14 new counties as part of the CWD Management Zone this year: Bollinger,
As with all counties in the CWD Management Zone, grain, salt products, minerals, and other consumable products used to attract deer are prohibited year-round. Hunters must also follow carcass transportation regulations. The antler-point restriction has also been removed from Caldwell, Carroll, Clinton, Grundy, Livingston, Montgomery, Ray, and Schuyler counties.
Learn more about CWD and related regulations and restrictions online at mdc.mo.gov/cwd.
CWD Sampling and Testing All Season
As part of its efforts to find cases of CWD early and help slow its spread, MDC is again offering free voluntary CWD sampling and testing of harvested deer during the entire deer season at select locations throughout the state, including some MDC offices and participating taxidermists and meat processors.
MDC also offers self-service freezer drop-off locations within the CWD Management Zone for hunters to deposit harvested deer heads to have tested for CWD. Instructions, packing supplies, and information tags are available at the sites. Get more information on voluntary sampling and drop-off locations online at mdc.mo.gov/cwd.
Hunters can get their CWD test results for free online at mdc.mo.gov/cwdResults. Results are usually available within four weeks or less from the time of sampling.
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND INSURANCE ENCOURAGES EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS DURING SEPTEMBER
National Preparedness Month raises awareness about the importance of preparing for disasters and emergencies each September. This year, the Missouri Department of Commerce and Insurance (DCI) continues to focus on consumer awareness and education by partnering with the Missouri State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) to encourage emergency preparedness.
A planned discussion during dinner or over the weekend is a great way to review your family emergency plan. Ready.gov has an emergency guide template and other resources available to help initiate the conversation. Part of this plan should include:
Determining where you and your family will shelter based on the threat you are experiencing. During a tornado, this may be your basement or a community storm shelter. Still it may be underneath your kitchen table during an earthquake. Make sure everyone in your family knows where to go by practicing for each scenario. Information can be found on
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FATALITY ACCIDENT IN
A man was killed in an accident that occurred at 6:20pm Tuesday in
MAN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN TUESDAY NIGHT CRASH
60 year old Dale Geeding of
WOMAN INJURED IN TUESDAY AFTERNOON MISHAP
A Troy woman was injured in a Tuesday afternoon mishap in
MOTORCYCLIST INJURED IN MONDAY NIGHT INCIDENT
A motorcyclist was injured in an incident Monday night in
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MOTORCYCLIST SERIOUSLY INJURED IN
A motorcyclist was seriously injured in an accident that occurred at 9:50am Monday in
NEW MO 19 & I-70 INTERCHANGE COMPLETED AT NEW
Over two months ahead of schedule, the bridge replacement and interchange project located on Missouri Route 19 and Interstate 70 fully opened to traffic Monday, September 18, upon completion of the north roundabout.
Contractor crews with Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc. have worked diligently throughout the course of the project to be able to deliver the project early. Drivers will experience intermittent short-term lane closures on Missouri Route 19, the
The final stage of work will include demolition of the old bridge on MO 19 over I-70, currently scheduled for the evening of October 22. This will require all I-70 traffic to be rerouted over the on/off ramps at this location for up to 24 hours. In case of inclement weather, this work could be rescheduled to the evening of October 29.
In preparation of the bridge demolition, I-70 will be restricted to one-lane the week of October 17 from 7 PM to 6 AM. Additional details will be distributed before this work occurs.
FORMER MISSOURI DOCTOR SENTENCED TO 22 MONTHS IN PRISON FOR DEFRAUDING MEDICARE, MEDICAID
Last Thursday a Moberly doctor was sentenced to 22 months in prison for falsely using his father’s name to bill Medicare and Medicaid for medical services.
42 year old Justin G. LaMonda was also ordered to repay $537,332.
His crimes originated after the Missouri Board of Registration for the Healing Arts suspended his medical license for 30 days in 2017 after he was accused of engaging in sexual activity with his office manager and prescribing her controlled substances “without sufficient examination and outside of the usual course of professional practice,” LaMonda’s plea agreement says.
LaMonda “flagrantly violated” the revocation of his Medicare and Medicaid billing privileges by fraudulently billing those programs, Assistant U.S. Attorney Amy Sestric wrote in a sentencing memorandum.
LaMonda pleaded guilty in March to two counts of making false statements related to health care matters. His medical license has been revoked. LaMonda’s father, Dr. Gary LaMonda, died in September 2021.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General, the FBI and the
MAN ARRESTED FOR STATUTORY RAPE AND CHILD MOLESTATION
The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control announces the arrest of 25 year old Logan M. Johnson of Moberly. Johnson was arrested on September 15 following an investigation by the Troop B Criminal Unit of the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control. The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office assisted in the investigation.
On September 14 the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control received a request from the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office to investigate allegations of sexual misconduct involving Logan M. Johnson. On September 15 results of the investigation led investigators to arrest Johnson, who was transported to the Randolph County Jail where he was held, pending the filing of formal charges. On September 15 the Randolph County Prosecuting Attorney formally charged Johnson with three counts of statutory sodomy, one count of statutory rape, five counts of child molestation, and one count of tampering with a witness. Johnson is currently being held in the Randolph County Jail on a $50,000 cash only bond.
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On Wednesday, September 13 at approximately 3:08PM, the Mexico Public Safety Department responded to the area of W Boulevard and Dogwood in reference to a juvenile that had been hit by a vehicle. Responding personnel found that a 9-year-old female was walking home from school when she crossed the road in front of a truck being driven westbound by 33 year old Christina Karkut of
Pedestrians and drivers are reminded to watch out for each other, especially just before and after school. Crosswalks should be used when possible and school zone speed limits should be obeyed.
MDHEWD AWARDED $5 MILLION GRANT TO
A $5 million grant awarded to the Missouri Department of Higher Education & Workforce Development (MDHEWD) will help Missourians get high-quality jobs in growing industries. The U.S. Department of Labor announced recently that MDHEWD will receive $5 million in the form of a Quality Jobs, Equity, Strategy and Training (QUEST) Disaster Recovery Dislocated Worker Grant.
They will work directly with higher education institutions across the state to provide students with necessary wraparound services to remove barriers they may be facing that might otherwise cause them not to complete their training. Wraparound services may include assistance with child care, transportation, housing, or other supportive services to address barriers. Training services may include tuition assistance, on-the-job training, and registered apprenticeships.
The grant will support unemployed and underemployed Missourians to access, return to, or advance in high-quality jobs in infrastructure, environment and climate, the care economy, and other critical and growing industries.
NEARLY 350,000 ENJOY
On Monday, Governor Mike Parson and Missouri State Fair Director Mark Wolfe announced that nearly 350,000 visitors attended the annual State Fair in
Special events and exhibits celebrated the 2023 Fair theme Where Traditions Grow. Statistics from fairgoer surveys consistently show that one of the top reasons guests attend the Fair is because it is a tradition for their family.
The agriculture showcase, family-friendly attractions and shows, fair food and drink, shopping, and camping also ranked high in the list of why fairgoers came to the Fair in 2023. Concerts were also an important part of the fairgoer experience this year, with the sold-out Lainey Wilson show and nearly sold-out Nelly concert coming in as the most popular.
The carnival midway was a popular destination for Fair guests, recording its second highest year for revenue with the first Saturday, Monday, and Tuesday coming in as the biggest days on record.
Missouri Director of Agriculture Chris Chinn announced that entry numbers were also encouraging with more than 25,500 livestock and competitive entries shown at the State Fair in 2023. Notable increases in livestock entries shown included 37 percent for dairy cattle and 30 percent for rabbits.
The 2024 Fair will be held Aug. 8-18 in
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DRIVER HURT IN
64 year old David Taylor of Labadie was hurt in a motorcycle wreck Friday afternoon in
BOY HURT IN ATV CRASH SATURDAY AFTERNOON
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PLANNED ROADWORK FOR
The following is a list of general highway maintenance work the Missouri Department of Transportation has planned in the
All road closures and planned roadwork may be viewed on the Traveler Information Map at http://traveler.modot.org/map/.
Inclement weather may cause schedule changes in some of the planned work. There may also be moving operations throughout the region, in addition to the work mentioned below. MoDOT asks drivers to work with them by buckling up, putting your phone down, slowing down and moving over in work zones.
Route FF – September 18, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from
Route FF – September 19 - 20, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from CR 989 to CR 977 between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily.
Route FF – September 25, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from CR 957 to CR 951 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Route FF – September 26, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from CR 957 to CR 951 between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Route FF – September 27 - 28, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from CR 951 to CR 947 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily.
U.S. Route 36 (Westbound) – September 18 - 19, LANE RESTRICTION for patching operations from U.S. Route 63 to Long Branch Lake Road between 7:00 a.m. on Monday, September 18 and 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 19. A 12-foot width restriction will be in place where crews are actively working.
U.S. Route 36 (Westbound) – September 19 - 20, LANE RESTRICTION for patching operations from 0.5 mile East and West of Route C and Route O at Bevier between 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 19 and 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 20. A 12-foot width restriction will be in place where crews are actively working.
U.S. Route 36 (Westbound) – September 20 - 21, LANE RESTRICTION for patching operations from 0.5 mile East and West of Route C and Route O at Bevier between 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 20 and 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 21. A 12-foot width restriction will be in place where crews are actively working.
U.S. Route 36 (Eastbound) – September 25 - 26, LANE RESTRICTION for patching operations from 0.5 mile East to 1 mile West of Fireworks Avenue between 8:00 a.m. on Monday, September 25 and 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, September 26. A 12-foot width restriction will be in place where crews are actively working.
U.S. Route 36 (Eastbound) – September 26, LANE RESTRICTION for patching operations from 0.5 mile East to 1 mile West of Fireworks Avenue between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. A 12-foot width restriction will be in place where crews are actively working.
U.S. Route 63 (Northbound) – September 27 - 28, LANE RESTRICTION for patching operations from Karma Street to Route Y between 7:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 27 and 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 28. A 12-foot width restriction will be in place where crews are actively working.
Route K – September 25 – 28, LANE RESTRICTION for bridge maintenance operations 0.5 mile before and after bridge over
Missouri Route 79 – September 18, LANE RESTRICTION for patching operations from Route B to CR 120 between 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m.
Route C – September 18 - 21, CLOSED for bridge maintenance from start to end of bridge over U.S. Route 24 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
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JOBS REPORT FOR AUGUST 2023
MSHP INVITES JOB SEEKERS TO CAREER EXPO
Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, invites those interested in exploring employment with the agency to attend a career expo set for Thursday Sept. 21 from 10am to 6pm at the
Representatives from the following units will be available to answer questions about employment opportunities:
Aircraft Division
Bomb Squad
Budget & Procurement Division
Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division
Communications Division
Crime Laboratory Division
Criminal Justice Information Services Division
Dive Team
Driver & Vehicle Safety Division
Fleet & Facilities Division
Gaming Division
Human Resources Division
Missouri Information Analysis Center
Recruiting & Community Outreach Division
Water Patrol Division
The Missouri State Highway Patrol offers an excellent benefits package, which includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; retirement and savings (MoDOT & Patrol Employees' Retirement System (MPERS), deferred compensation, and cafeteria plan); leave (vacation, sick, 13 paid holidays, and more); and flexible work schedules. Some positions also offer a teleworking option.
For more information contact: Lieutenant Alex Vivas, Recruiting and Community Outreach Division, at (573) 751-9901 x1053, or Trooper Robert "Mike" Malone, Recruiting and Community Outreach Division, at (573) 508-9804.
Staying connected with family and friends, seeking emergency and government services as well as community resources is essential. The Lifeline Program and the Affordable Connectivity Program can help eligible low-income customers access broadband and phone services. The Missouri Public Service Commission helps the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) administer the Lifeline program and joins a national effort in observing National Digital Connectivity and Lifeline Awareness Week September 11-17, 2023.
Funding for the Lifeline Program is primarily from the federal Universal Service Fund, but additional funding may also be provided by the Missouri Universal Service Fund.
The ACP discount and Lifeline discount is limited to one per household but a household qualifying for the ACP and Lifeline programs can receive both discounts. In such instances, the household will need to separately apply to both programs. Not all companies participate in the Lifeline and ACP programs. Please contact your local voice provider and/or internet provider to see if they participate. For more information, visit www.lifelinesupport.org for the Lifeline program and www.Getinternet.gov for the ACP program.
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September 14, 2023
DRIVER INJURED IN
20 year old Christian Mike Mariano of Union was injured in a one-vehicle wreck that occurred at 7am Tuesday in
THREE INJURED, TWO SERIOUSLY IN TUESDAY MORNING ACCIDENT
Three people were injured, two seriously in a Tuesday morning accident in
MSHP: STAY ALERT DURING HARVEST SEASON
In 2022, there were 177
Whether you’re driving a vehicle or operating farm machinery, you must pay attention to the roadway, other drivers, and traffic signs. Distracted drivers are dangerous drivers. Please remain vigilant!
Farmers
* Make sure your farm equipment is properly marked with lights and a “slow-moving vehicle” emblem when you travel on the roadway.
*If traffic accumulates behind you on the road where it is difficult to make a safe pass, pull off onto the side of the road in a level area, so vehicles can pass.
*Always drive as far to the right as possible.
*It's harder to see you at dawn or dusk, so please don't travel on the road during those times if possible.
* Often, all-terrain vehicles are used for agricultural purposes. ATVs being used for farming can only travel on highways during daylight hours and must be equipped with lights, a bicycle flag, and a "slow-moving vehicle" emblem. The law requires anyone under the age of 18 to wear a safety helmet when operating an ATV; the Patrol, however, recommends operators wear a safety helmet regardless of age.
Remember:
Drivers:
* Stay alert for slow moving farm equipment.
* When you drive up behind a tractor or other farm machinery, please slow down and be patient.
* Wait to pass until you have a clear view of the road ahead and there is no oncoming traffic. Never pass on a hill or curve.
* Collisions commonly occur when a motorist tries to pass a left-turning farm vehicle. A tractor that appears to be pulling to the right side of the road to let motorists pass, may be preparing to make a wide left turn. Watch the farmer’s hand and light signals closely.
* It's important that you pay close attention to farm equipment entering and leaving the highway from side roads and driveways. Special attention must be paid when traveling at dawn or dusk when the sun makes it difficult for drivers to see.
Traffic safety is everyone's responsibility. It's that simple.
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September 12, 2023
TEEN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN
A St. Clair teen was seriously injured in an accident that occurred at 6pm Sunday in
MOTORCYCLIST SERIOUSLY INJURED IN BOONE
A motorcyclist was seriously injured in a Sunday afternoon crash in
TWO INJURED IN ATV MISHAP
Two people from Linn were injured in an ATV mishap Sunday afternoon in
COMMISSION AWARDS CONTRACTS IN
During its regular meeting on Thursday September 7, the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission awarded contracts for corridor improvements/turn lane, a bridge replacement, a slide repair and pavement replacement, and multiple resurfacing projects in the Northeast District.
Contract information and project locations are as follows:
The resurfacing projects are included as part of Gov. Parson’s
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MAN KILLED IN SATURDAY NIGHT WRECK
28 year old Michael Bira of Marthasville was killed in a one-vehicle wreck Saturday night in
TEEN HURT IN
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DRIVER HURT IN SATURDAY MORNING INCIDENT
A driver was hurt in a Saturday morning incident in
MOTORCYCLIST KILLED IN
A motorcyclist was killed in an accident that occurred at 6:10pm Thursday in
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WOMAN HURT IN
A Union woman was hurt in a one-vehicle wreck Wednesday afternoon in
MAN INJURED IN EARLY THURSDAY MORNING ACCIDENT
22 year old Jacob Ronimous of
DED AWARDS NEARLY $11 MILLION THROUGH THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM TO 22 COMMUNITIES FOR IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
The Department of Economic Development (DED) has announced it has awarded a total of nearly $11 million to 22 communities through its Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program to assist with various improvement projects.
“Maintaining infrastructure is vital to keeping Missourians safe and communities strong,” said Governor Mike Parson. “The Community Development Block Grant Program is another way we’re investing in critical infrastructure and improving public safety statewide. These grants are funding projects that benefit communities’ wellbeing while increasing their capacity for future economic growth.”
Funded projects include street and roadway repairs, stormwater and drainage improvements, demolition of dilapidated structures, and construction of new public facilities.
“Projects funded through the Community Development Block Grant Program help Missourians prosper by making needed improvements to the infrastructure and facilities they rely on every day,” said Michelle Hataway, Acting Director of the Department of Economic Development. “As a result of this program, communities are provided opportunities for growth that strengthen our entire state’s economy.”
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WOMAN KILLED IN TUESDAY NIGHT WRECK
A woman was killed in a one-vehicle wreck Tuesday night in
MAN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN LINN
A man was seriously injured in an accident that occurred at 7:45pm Tuesday in
On Sunday, September 3 at approximately 11:29am, the Mexico Public Safety Department responded to the 400 block of Yale in reference to a disturbance involving a weapon. Responding officers contacted Travis K Baclesse, age 33 of
On Sunday, September 3 at approximately 11:16am, the Mexico Public Safety Department responded to the area of
MSHP RELEASES LABOR DAY
Twelve people died in traffic crashes, no one died in a boating crash, and no one drowned during the 2023 Labor Day holiday weekend. The Patrol investigated nine of the traffic fatalities. The Joplin (MO) Police Department investigated two traffic fatalities, and Springfield (MO) Police Department investigated one traffic fatality during the holiday weekend counting period. The 2023 counting period for the Labor Day holiday was from 6 p.m., Friday, September 1, through 11:59 p.m., Monday, September 4.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports the following enforcement activity during 2023 Labor Day holiday:
MSHP Traffic Statistics (preliminary):
Crashes ¯ 306
Injuries ¯ 146
Fatalities ¯ 9
DWI ¯ 119
Drug Arrests ¯ 19
MSHP Boating Statistics (preliminary):
Crashes ─ 11
Injuries ─ 2
Fatalities ─ 0
BWI ¯ 2
Drownings — 0
Drug Arrests ¯ 0
(Note: During the 2022 counting period, the Patrol investigated 286 traffic crashes, which included 119 injuries and four of the seven fatalities. Troopers made 121 arrests for driving while intoxicated last year. Also, over the Labor Day holiday 2022: Troopers investigated eight boating crashes involving one fatality and five injuries; and arrested five people for boating while intoxicated on the state’s rivers and lakes. One person drowned over the 2022 Labor Day holiday weekend.)
Troopers investigated nine of the 12 fatal traffic crashes over the 2023 Labor Day holiday weekend. Two fatal traffic crashes occurred in each of the Troop B,
MOBERLY POLICE DEPARTMENT NEWS
The following incidents/arrests were investigated by the Moberly Police Department between the hours of 7am on 08/30/2023 and 7am 09/01/2023.
On August 30, 2023, a Moberly Officer contacted 33-year-old Andrea Williams at College Town Apartments. Williams was placed under arrest on an active Randolph County Warrant for original charges of possession of a controlled substance. Williams was transported to the Randolph County Jail.
On August 30, 2023, a Moberly Officer contacted 39-year-old Dustin Brown on a traffic stop in the 300 block of W. Rollins St. Brown was placed under arrest for a probation violation warrant. Brown was transported to the Randolph County Jail.
On August 31, 2023, Moberly Officers responded to the Probation and Parole Office and arrested 45-year-old Bryan Rogers for an active warrant.
On August 31, 2023, a Moberly Officer initiated a traffic stop on
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MAN HURT IN MONDAY AFTERNOON CRASH
35 year old Christopher Crawford of Gerald was hurt in a Monday afternoon crash in
TWO SERIOUSLY INJURED IN MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT
A man and a teenage girl from Vandalia were seriously injured in an accident that occurred at 2:15pm Monday in
DRIVER KILLED IN
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TWO INJURED, ONE SERIOUSLY IN
Two people from Sullivan were injured, one seriously in an accident that occurred at 1:15am Saturday in
DRIVER HURT IN EARLY SATURDAY MORNING WRECK
Another incident involving a deer happened early Saturday morning in
MAN INJURED IN MOTORCYCLE CRASH SATURDAY AFTERNOON
21 year old Jonathon Burke of
On Wednesday, August 30 at approximately 1:56am, the Mexico Public Safety Department responded to the 400 block of
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NEW SOUTH ROUNDABOUT OPENS AT NEW
The bridge replacement and interchange project located on Missouri Route 19 and Interstate 70 is set to enter the final stages including reduced traffic impacts.
Weather permitting, September 1, the following portions of the project will be complete and open to traffic:
New I-70 eastbound off and on-ramps
The
The south roundabout
Construction continues on the eastern portion of the north roundabout and islands on the south roundabout. During this time, drivers can expect to experience the following traffic impacts:
The
Upon exiting WB I-70, traffic will detour onto the temporary off-ramp and onto a portion of the North Outer Road/Booneslick. This detour will accommodate one-way traffic only and access to businesses will be right-in/right-out only. At the intersection with MO 19 only right turn movements will be permitted to travel north. Motorists wishing to travel southbound on MO 19 from the WB I-70 exit ramp will utilize the
The North Outer Road/Booneslick will be closed to eastbound traffic between MO 19 and
The I-70 WB on-ramp will re-open from southbound MO 19. Northbound MO 19 traffic will access this ramp by taking
Over the next several weeks, temporary nighttime lane restrictions will be in place between the hours of 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. to allow for placement of concrete for the islands at the south roundabout.
DRIVER KILLED, ANOTHER DRIVER SERIOUSLY INJURED IN WEDNESDAY NIGHT ACCIDENT
A driver was killed while the other driver was seriously injured in an accident that occurred at 10:15pm Wednesday in
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MSHP: INCLUDE SAFETY IN YOUR PLANS FOR LABOR DAY WEEKEND
Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, encourages everyone to plan for a safe 2023 Labor Day weekend. Whether you are on the water or on the road, it’s everyone's responsibility to travel safely and observe all
The 2023 counting period for the Labor Day holiday will be from 6 p.m., Friday, September 1, 2023, through 11:59 p.m. Monday, September 4, 2023.
The Labor Day holiday is a busy boating weekend. Before you take your boat on the water, inspect fuel lines and hose connections for leaks, and test the battery to confirm it is charged. When refueling, turn off any electrical devices which could create a spark. After refueling, open the engine compartment to visually inspect and smell for fuel leaks. Activate the blower system for at least four minutes before restarting the vessel.
In 2022, there were eight boating crashes which included one fatality and five injuries. One person drowned over last year's Labor Day holiday. Troopers arrested five people for boating while intoxicated during last year's counting period.
Marine enforcement troopers will be working to make our waterways safer during the holiday weekend.
If you'll be on the road this Labor Day holiday, make sure your vehicle is in good working condition before you depart. Drive courteously and obey all of
Help ensure a safer Labor Day weekend for everyone.
In
The Highway Patrol will be participating in Operation C.A.R.E. (Crash Awareness & Reduction Effort) over the Labor Day holiday weekend. Speed, inattention, and impaired driving are leading causes of traffic crashes. All available troopers will be patrolling
The public is encouraged to call the Patrol's Emergency Report Line (800) 525-5555 or *55 on your cellular phone if they witness criminal activity or experience an emergency. These emergency numbers are operational for both highway and water emergencies. If your celebration includes alcohol, designate someone else to drive whether you are in your boat or your car. Please don't become a statistic.
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WOMAN HURT IN CALLAWAY
A Wellsville woman was hurt in an accident that occurred at 4:10pm Tuesday in
DRIVER INJURED IN WEDNESDAY MORNING WRECK
A driver was injured in a two-vehicle wreck Wednesday morning in
PHONE SCAM ALERT IN
Another phone scam alert has been reported in northeast
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MAN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN CALLAWAY
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DRIVER HURT IN MONDAY AFTERNOON WRECK
70 year old Mark Welch of Boonville was hurt in a one-vehicle wreck Monday afternoon in
NEW DIALING PROCEDURE COMING TO THE 573 AREA CODE IN
The
Numbering Plan Administrator (NANPA) and the telecommunications industry remind customers to continue preparing for a new area code (235) in the current 573 area code in
A six-month permissive dialing period began on August 26, 2023, to give consumers
adequate time to adjust to the dialing changes. During this period, local calls can be made with either 7 or 10 digits, and all calls that are local will continue to be local even though you dial 10 digits.
Beginning February 24, 2024, all local calls made within the 573 area code must be placed using 10 digits (area code + the 7-digit telephone number). On and after that date, calls placed using just 7 digits will not be completed.
Starting on March 24, 2024, new telephone lines or services may be assigned numbers using the new 235 area code.
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MAN INJURED IN
WOMAN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN FRIDAY MORNING WRECK
57 year old Tammy Wheeler of
DRIVER HURT IN
A driver was hurt in a automobile crash in
HANDS-FREE LAW TOOK EFFECT ON MONDAY
After two years in a row of more than 1,000 fatalities on
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MAN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN
24 year old Wyatt Huskey of Sullivan was seriously injured in an accident that occurred at 8:50pm Saturday in
DRIVER HURT IN EARLY SUNDAY MORNING WRECK
A driver was hurt in a one-vehicle wreck early Sunday morning in
WOMAN INJURED IN CALLAWAY
A Mokane woman was injured in a crash that occurred at 3:40am Sunday in
TEEN GIRL KILLED, TWO TEEN BOYS SERIOUSLY INJURED IN EARLY SUNDAY MORNING ACCIDENT
A teenage girl was killed, while two teenage boys were seriously injured in an early Sunday morning accident in
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WOMAN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN BOONE
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DRIVER SERIOUSLY INJURED IN WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON WRECK
62 year old Nancy Carico of Marceline was seriously injured in a one-vehicle wreck Wednesday afternoon in
PUBLIC INVITED TO INFORMATION MEETINGS FOR STATEWIDE IMPROVE I-70 PROGRAM
The Missouri Department of Transportation is inviting the public to informational meetings to learn more about MoDOT’s Statewide Improve I-70 Program. MoDOT’s Northeast district will host two of these meetings on:
Missouri’s FY2024 budget from the General Assembly signed into law by Governor Parson provides $2.8 billion in General Revenue for the costs to build a third lane of Interstate 70 across the state. The program will plan, design, construct, reconstruct, rehabilitate, and add a third lane in each direction on approximately 200 miles of I-70, from
The public is invited to attend the informational meetings to learn about the proposed plan and next steps for I-70. Please note these are open house style meetings, and no formal presentations will be made. The public can attend the meetings anytime during the advertised hours, and the information will be the same at each location. For a full list of public meeting dates and locations, click here.
MoDOT is currently in the planning stage of the Improve I-70 Program. MoDOT engineers will share preliminary information about the goals for improving I-70, possible construction schedules for the 200 miles, and next steps. MoDOT is interested in gathering feedback from the public regarding I-70’s current condition, construction staging, and other general comments they may have. Public input is important ahead of the design phase of the work. For those who are unable to attend a meeting in person, the information that will be presented and an online comment form will be available starting August 28 at www.modot.org/improvei70/public-involvement. The comment period online will be open from Monday, Aug. 28, through Friday, Sept. 22, 2023.
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MAN INJURED IN WEDNESDAY MORNING CRASH
71 year old William Whitney of
WOMAN INJURED IN TUESDAY AFTERNOON WRECK
A Villa Ridge woman was injured in a two-vehicle wreck Tuesday afternoon in
TEEN HURT IN
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STATE AWARDS MORE THAN $3.7 MILLION IN ARPA FUNDING TO HELP REVITALIZE
The Department of Economic Development (DED) announced on Monday that it has awarded a total of more than $3.7 million through the second round of the Community Revitalization Grant Program for six projects in northern
The second round of the Community Revitalization Grant Program was launched in May 2023 to ensure an equitable distribution of funds for
Details on recipients of the Community Revitalization Grant Program’s second round are available here.
To learn more about DED’s ARPA-funded grant programs, visit ded.mo.gov/arpa.
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DRIVER HURT IN TUESDAY MORNING COLLISION
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MAN HURT IN MONDAY NIGHT CRASH
23 year old Darren Peecher of
MOTORCYCLIST SERIOUSLY INJURED IN
A motorcyclist was seriously injured in an accident that occurred at 12:30pm Tuesday in
On Sunday at approximately 8:53pm, the Mexico Public Safety Department responded to the 4800 block of
On Thursday, August 17 at about 3:26am, an alert resident notified the Mexico Public Safety Department about some suspicious activity in the northwest part of town. By around 4:06am, officers learned of numerous vehicles that had been rummaged through in the north part of
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MAN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN MOTORCYCLE CRASH
24 year old Roper Calvert of Hermann was seriously injured in a motorcycle crash that occurred at 6:25pm Sunday in
TROY MAN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN SUNDAY NIGHT INCIDENT
A Troy man was seriously injured in a Sunday night incident in
WOMAN HURT IN MONDAY MORNING WRECK
A woman was hurt in a two-vehicle wreck Monday morning in
DRIVER KILLED IN
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MAN INJURED IN AUDRAIN
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DRIVER INJURED IN SATURDAY MORNING WRECK
64 year old Daniel Right of Gerald was injured in a one-vehicle wreck Saturday morning in
MOTORCYCLIST SERIOUSLY INJURED IN SATURDAY EVENING CRASH
A motorcyclist was seriously injured in a Saturday evening crash in
WOMAN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN PIKE
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August 18, 2023
MAN STRUCK AND KILLED IN
A man was struck and killed in an accident that occurred after 9pm Wednesday in
DRIVER HURT IN WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON WRECK
39 year old Jesse Ellsworth of Truesdale was hurt in a one-vehicle wreck Wednesday afternoon in
TWO INJURED AFTER BEING STRUCK BY VEHICLE WEDNESDAY NIGHT
Two people from Eolia were injured after being struck by a vehicle Wednesday night in
TEEN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN DIRT BIKE INCIDENT
A teen was seriously injured in a dirt bike incident Wednesday afternoon in
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MAN HURT IN CALLAWAY
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WOMAN INJURED IN TUESDAY MORNING WRECK
59 year old Jacqueline Fernald of
TEEN KILLED IN ATV CRASH
A Waverly teen was killed in an ATV crash Tuesday night in
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND INSURANCE RECEIVES REACCREDITATION FROM NAIC
The Financial Regulation Standards and Accreditation (F) Committee of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) voted to reaccredit the Missouri Department of Commerce and Insurance (DCI) for a full 5 years at the NAIC's 2023 Summer National Meeting. This is the highest recommendation level from the F Committee and certifies that DCI is meeting a standard that ensures all other states can rely on the department’s work, demonstrating DCI’s commitment to excellence when using statutory and administrative authority to regulate an insurer’s corporate and financial affairs.
A system of effective solvency regulation provides crucial safeguards for insurance consumers as consumers benefit when the insurance industry is strong enough financially to be able to pay and settle claims in a timely manner.
The accreditation program also allows for inter-state cooperation and reduces regulatory redundancies. All accredited states require financial examinations on all companies that are licensed in the state; however, in lieu of performing its own examination, a state may accept the examination report prepared by an accredited insurance department. This keeps costs low for companies and consumers, allowing other states to rely on the work performed by the department rather than conducting their own examination and analysis. This saves millions of dollars in duplicative costs.
DCI is charged with protecting
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PLANNED ROADWORK FOR NEXT TWO WEEKS
The following is a list of general highway maintenance work the Missouri Department of Transportation has planned in the
All road closures and planned roadwork may be viewed on the Traveler Information Map at http://traveler.modot.org/map/.
Inclement weather may cause schedule changes in some of the planned work. There may also be moving operations throughout the region, in addition to the work mentioned below. MoDOT asks drivers to work with them by buckling up, putting your phone down, slowing down and moving over in work zones.
Route Y – August 17 & August 21, LANE RESTRICTION for seal coating operations from Missouri Route 11 to Route BB between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily.
Route BB – August 22, LANE RESTRICTION for seal coating operations from Route FF to Missouri Route 149 between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Route D – August 21, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from Route HH to CR 975 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Route D – August 22, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from Route M to CR 948 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Route D – August 23, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from CR 917 to CR 919 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Route FF – August 24, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from Route ZZ to
Route P – August 21, CLOSED for seal coating operations from
Route K – August 21 - 22, CLOSED for seal coating operations from
Route P – August 14 – 17 & August 21 - 24, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from 310 Avenue to Route C between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily.
Route C – August 21 – 22, CLOSED for bridge maintenance operations on bridge over U.S. Route 61 between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily.
Route F – August 22, CLOSED for seal coating operations from Missouri Route 149 to Route J between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Missouri Route 19 (Northbound & Southbound) – August 14 – 18, LANE RESTRICTION for seal coating operations from Route B to U.S. Route 54 between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. daily.
Business Route 161 – August 17, LANE RESTRICTION for patching operations from Business Route 61 to end of state maintenance between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Route U – August 23, CLOSED for patching operations from U.S. Route 54 to U.S. Route 61 between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Route P – August 14 – 17, CLOSED for patching operations from Missouri Route 154 to Route K between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily.
Route P – August 21 - 23, CLOSED for patching operations from Route K to Missouri Route 19 between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily.
Route P – August 24, CLOSED for seal coating operations from U.S. Route 54 to Missouri Route 154 between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily.
U.S. Route 63 (Southbound) – August 23, LANE RESTRICTION for bridge maintenance from CR 2655 to ¼ mile south of bridge between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. A 14-foot width restriction will be in place where crews are actively working.
U.S. Route 63 (Northbound) – August 24, LANE RESTRICTION for bridge maintenance from ½ mile north of Route M to ¼ mile north of bridge between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. A 14-foot width restriction will be in place where crews are actively working.
U.S. Route 24 – August 25, LANE RESTRICTION on the bridge over Muncas Creek starting just before to immediately after bridge for bridge maintenance operations between 7:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
Route M – August 21 - 24, LANE RESTRICTION on the bridge over U.S. Route 63 starting ½ mile before and after bridge for bridge maintenance between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily. A 10-foot width restriction will be in place where crews are actively working.
Route P – August 21, CLOSED for seal coating operations from
MAN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN
A Beaufort man was seriously injured in an accident that occurred at 1:30am Monday in
DRIVER SERIOUSLY INJURED IN SATURDAY NIGHT WRECK
24 year old Elijah Mayfield of
MAN HURT IN SATURDAY AFTERNOON CRASH
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TEEN HURT IN
A Belton teen was hurt in a one-vehicle wreck Thursday morning in
FIVE INJURED IN WEDNESDAY NIGHT ACCIDENT
Five men from
MSHP: IT’S
August has arrived and with it the 2023-2024 school year. The Missouri State Highway Patrol would like to encourage parents to include conversations about safety when preparing their student for school. It’s also important that drivers be prepared for the change in traffic patterns as students begin another year of instruction. In 2022, two people were killed and 361 injured in traffic crashes involving a school bus. In
Troopers hope everyone will review these safety tips:
Motorists
Always be vigilant, but especially near school zones, playgrounds, bicycle paths, and crosswalks when schools are in session. Expect pedestrian and bicycle traffic to increase near schools on days where the weather is good. When schools are in session, drivers should expect a change in traffic patterns ─ school buses, parents taking their children to school, and many young drivers will join other motorists on the road and affect the morning and afternoon commute. Whatever route you drive, expect this additional traffic and prepare by allowing extra time to reach your destination.
Students
If you’re walking to school, stay alert! Cross the street at intersections or marked crosswalks and never between parked cars. Use sidewalks when they are available. If it is necessary to walk on the roadway, stay close to the left edge and step off to the left when traffic approaches. Never dash into the street after a friend or to retrieve something.
Riding a bicycle to school is a fun way to travel. If you’re riding your bike, be sure to wear a helmet and obey all traffic signs and signals. Ride as near to the right side of the roadway as is safe and use the proper hand signals when you plan to change directions, slow, or stop. Never carry passengers. Keep both hands on the handlebars except when signaling. It’s important to maintain your bicycle in good condition.
If you ride a school bus, check the weather and dress accordingly. Wait in line for the bus on the shoulder or sidewalk. Use the handrail when getting on or off the bus. Never try to retrieve items that fall under the bus and walk at least 10 feet in front of the bus when crossing the street. Sit quietly on the bus and keep the aisle clear. If anything goes wrong, stay calm and follow the instructions of the bus driver.
Most traffic crashes involving young drivers (under the age of 21) occur between 3 p.m. and 4 p.m., when school typically lets out. Many of these drivers are young and inexperienced. Parents: It is important to encourage those young drivers to remember driving is a full-time job. Using a cell phone, texting, or adjusting the radio can be the distraction that leads to a traffic crash. It's also against the law for this age group.
Parents
Parents are encouraged to talk to their children about riding a bus, walking, or driving to school in a safe manner. If they ride a bike, please make sure they wear a helmet and follow traffic laws.
Please talk to your children about the Courage2ReportMO program, which provides a safe and confidential way to report any concerns regarding their safety or the safety of others. These concerns may include: assault, bullying/repeated harassment, cyber bullying, fighting, guns, homicide, human trafficking, knife, planned school attack, imminent school shooting, school shooting threat, sexual offense, suicide-other person (3rd party), or a terrorism threat (extremism). Those reporting their concerns may remain anonymous. C2R provides a “sooner is safer” tool to report real time concerns 24 hours a day. There are several ways concerned persons may submit a C2R report:
through an Apple or Google Play Courage2Report mobile app,
by making an online report via http://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov/MSHPWeb/Courage2ReportMO/index.html,
by speaking confidentially to a trained professional at 866-748-7047, or
by texting "C2R" to 738477.
C2R Missouri calls and tips (web, text, and mobile app) are answered 24 hours a day, 365 days a year by trained communications professionals. C2R Missouri requests a disposition report be returned on each tip report, notifying the Missouri State Highway Patrol of the outcome. For more information about C2R
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TWO HURT IN PIKE
Two people from
ONE KILLED, ANOTHER SERIOUSLY INJURED IN LINN
A man was killed while another man was seriously injured in an accident that occurred at 8:30pm Tuesday in
DRIVER HURT IN TUESDAY NIGHT WRECK
36 year old Michael Flowers of Anabel was hurt in a one-vehicle wreck Tuesday night in
MAN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN TUESDAY EVENING INCIDENT
A Spickard man was seriously injured in a Tuesday evening incident in
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WOMAN INJURED IN MONDAY MORNING CRASH
33 year old Jesse Sims of Pacific was injured in a Monday morning crash in
DRIVER HURT IN EARLY TUESDAY MORNING WRECK
A driver was hurt in a one-vehicle wreck early Tuesday morning in
MAN INJURED IN
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MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE AND INSURANCE PARTICIPATING IN
Consumer specialists from the Missouri Department of Commerce and Insurance (DCI) will be on-site at the Multi-Agency Resource Center (MARC) in
DCI’s consumer specialists assist residents with understanding their insurance policies, including the process of filing a claim, and provide insurance company contact information. The specialists will be at the
For any insurance questions,
For additional resources and information about disaster recovery in
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THREE INJURED, TWO SERIOUSLY IN BOONE
Three people were injured, two seriously in an accident that occurred at 2:05pm Saturday in
BOY KILLED IN ATV CRASH
A 10 year old boy from Eolia was killed in an ATV crash Friday morning in
TEEN HURT IN EARLY SATURDAY MORNING WRECK
19 year old Dominic Ruzicka of Robertsville was hurt in a one-vehicle wreck early Saturday morning in
The Mexico Public Safety Department has become aware of an increase in scams of area residents lately. Residents are reminded that:
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On Sunday August 6 at 6pm, Missouri Route 19 closed for a period of up to 7 days in order to complete the tie-in work at the south roundabout and remaining work in Stage 3 of construction. The closure will be located just south of
During this time, message boards will be in place to alert motorists as changes occur and traffic will be routed over the following detours:
Highway 100 from Herman to Highway 47 in
Highway 94 from McKittrick to Highway 54 near Jefferson City and back to I-70 at Kingdom City.
PLANNED ROADWORK FOR
The following is a list of general highway maintenance work the Missouri Department of Transportation has planned in the
All road closures and planned roadwork may be viewed on the Traveler Information Map at http://traveler.modot.org/map/.
Inclement weather may cause schedule changes in some of the planned work. There may also be moving operations throughout the region, in addition to the work mentioned below. MoDOT asks drivers to work with them by buckling up, putting your phone down, slowing down and moving over in work zones.
Route Y – August 7, CLOSED for seal coating operations from Route M to Route NN between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Route D – August 8, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from Route HH to CR 975 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Route D – August 9, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from Route M to CR 948 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Route D – August 10, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from CR 917 to CR 919 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Route FF – August 14, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from Route ZZ in
Route FF – August 15, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from CR 989 to
Route W – August 9 – 10 and August 14 - 15, CLOSED for asphalt pavement repairs from Route D to Route A between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily.
Route N – August 7 - 8, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from Missouri Route 6 to the
Route E – August 7 - 8, CLOSED for bridge maintenance operations from Missouri Route 81 to Route F between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily.
Route C – August 9 – 10, CLOSED just before to immediately after the bridge over U.S. Route 61 for bridge maintenance operations between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily.
Missouri Route 79 – August 7 - 10, LANE RESTRICTION for patching operations from Route B to Missouri Route 47 between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Route P – August 7, LANE RESTRICTION for asphalt pavement repairs from
Route F – August 8, LANE RESTRICTION for patching operations from Route J to Missouri Route 149 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Route P – August 10, CLOSED for seal coating operations from
U.S. Route 36 (Westbound) – August 14 – 15, LANE RESTRICTION for bridge maintenance operations from one mile before the bridge to just after the end of the bridge over Middle Fork Salt River between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily.
U.S. Route 36 (Westbound) – August 14 – 15, LANE RESTRICTION for bridge maintenance operations from one mile before the bridge to just after the end of the bridge over Long Branch Lake Road between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily.
Route M – August 14 – 15, LANE RESTRICTION for bridge maintenance operations from one-half mile before bridge to bridge end over U.S. Route 63 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily.
Route K – August 7 – 9, CLOSED for patching operations from U.S. Route 36 to Route C between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. daily.
Route J – August 7, CLOSED for bridge maintenance from Missouri Route 151 to Route OO between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Route M – August 8, CLOSED for bridge maintenance from CR 1059 to CR 1039 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Route AA – August 9, CLOSED for bridge maintenance from CR 835 to CR 857 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Route M – August 8, CLOSED for seal coating operations from Missouri Route 161 to Route Y between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Route V – August 9 - 10, CLOSED for patching operations from Route W to Route M between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on August 9 and 7:00 a.m. and noon on August 10.
U.S. Route 61 (Southbound) – August 7, LANE RESTRICTION for environmental clean up from Route HH to approximately 1000 feet south on U.S. Route 61 between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Route V – August 15, CLOSED for seal coating operations from Route W to Route M between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Missouri Route 19 – August 7 - 10, LANE RESTRICTION on the bridge over U.S. Route 61 starting just before to immediately after the bridge for bridge maintenance operations between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. A 10-foot width restriction will be in place where crews are actively working with signals utilized to direct traffic through the work zone.
GOVERNOR PARSON SIGNS EXECUTIVE ORDER ACTIVATING STATE EMERGENCY OPERATIONS PLAN IN RESPONSE TO SEVERE WEATHER
On Saturday, Governor Mike Parson signed Executive Order 23-08, activating the Missouri State Emergency Operations Plan in response to severe weather and flooding that has been impacting the state beginning on July 29.
On Friday August 4, tornadoes struck in Ray (EF-0), Saline (EF-0), and Knox (EF-2) counties. The
Executive Order 23-08 will expire on September 5, 2023, unless otherwise terminated or extended.
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THREE WOMEN INJURED IN GASCONADE
Three women were injured in an accident that occurred at 12:15pm Wednesday in
MAN INJURED IN WEDNESDAY NIGHT WRECK
44 year old Alan Sanderson of Holden was injured in a one-vehicle wreck Wednesday night in
DRIVER HURT IN WEDNESDAY EVENING CRASH
A driver was hurt in a Wednesday evening crash in
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FOUR INJURED IN
Four people were injured, one seriously in a chain-reaction accident that occurred at 11:20am Tuesday in
TWO HURT IN EARLY WEDNESDAY MORNING WRECK
Two females were hurt in a one-vehicle wreck early Wednesday morning in
BACK-TO-SCHOOL SHOPPERS CAN SAVE MORE THIS YEAR DURING
During the sales tax holiday, state and local sales tax will not be charged on the following items:
Clothing that does not have a taxable value of more than $100. Eligible clothing items include any article of apparel intended to be worn on or about the body, including footwear and disposable diapers for infants or adults. Cloth and other material used to make school uniforms or other school clothing are also included. Not included are watches, watchbands, jewelry, handbags, handkerchiefs, umbrellas, scarves, ties, headbands, or belt buckles;
School supplies, not exceeding $50 per purchase, that are used in a standard classroom for educational purposes. School supplies include, but are not limited to, textbooks, notebooks, paper, writing instruments, crayons, art supplies, rulers, book bags, backpacks, chalk, maps, globes, handheld calculators, graphing calculators that do not have a taxable value of more than $150, and computer software that does not have a taxable value of more than $350. Not included are watches, radios, CD players, headphones, sporting equipment, portable or desktop telephones, copiers or other office equipment, furniture, or fixtures; and
Personal computers that do not cost more than $1,500 and computer peripheral devices that do not cost more than $1,500. A personal computer can be a laptop, desktop, or tower computer system which consists of a central processing unit, random access memory, a storage drive, a display monitor, and a keyboard. Peripheral devices include items such as a disk drive, memory module, compact disk drive, daughterboard, digitizer, microphone, modem, motherboard, mouse, multimedia speaker, printer, scanner, single-user hardware, single-user operating system, soundcard, or video card.
Anyone who makes a qualified purchase may participate in the holiday. You do not have to be a
New this year, in addition to the state sales tax, local sales tax will also be waived in all cities, counties and special tax districts.
Therefore, Businesses with qualifying retail sales for the Back to School sales tax holiday may use the normal filing method for their August 2023 return. Enter total gross receipts for all sales made, indicating holiday sales as a negative adjustment on the return. You will no longer need to file these sales using a separate item code. For more information visit https://dor.mo.gov/taxation/business/tax-types/sales-use/holidays/back-to-school/.
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The American Red Cross is teaming up with the Hermann community to host a blood drive in memory of Sergeant Mason Griffith and in honor of Officer Adam Sullentrup on Thursday August 3 from 12pm to 6pm at St. George High School Gymnasium at
Hermann Police Department Detective Sergeant Mason Griffith passed away from his injuries following a shooting on the night of Sunday, March 12, 2023. He had been with the department since September 2017 and also served as Chief of Police for the Rosebud Police Department.
Hermann Police Officer Adam Sullentrup sustained injuries from the same shooting as
MO RAILROAD SAFETY CROSSING PLAN UNVEILED ONE YEAR AFTER MENDON CRASH
The Missouri Department of Transportation, along with Gov. Parson will announce the new Missouri Railroad Safety Crossing Plan at a news conference set for 11am Thursday, Aug. 3. Gov. Mike Parson’s signing of House Bill 4 includes an historic $50 million General Revenue investment. In response to the June 2022 AMTRAK crash near
MISSOURI ROUTE
Weather permitting, Sunday August 6, at 7am, Missouri Route 19 will close for a period of up to 7 days in order to complete the tie-in work at the south roundabout. The closure will be located just south of
In the last two weeks, contractor crews and the Missouri Department of Transportation began work on stage 3 of the bridge replacement and interchange improvement project located at Interstate 70 and
In addition, the westbound on-ramp to I-70 is closed with traffic being detoured north to the new Clark Drive and onto Booneslick Road, west to Danville, to access westbound Interstate 70 at the Missouri Route 161 interchange.
Drivers can expect to experience the following traffic impacts when traveling in this area:
The I-70 SOR, west of MO 19 is currently closed and will remain closed over the next several months until the south roundabout is complete.
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WOMAN HURT IN
A woman was hurt in an accident that occurred at 4:05am Sunday in
MOTORCYCLIST INJURED IN EARLY SUNDAY MORNING CRASH
A motorcyclist was injured in an early Sunday morning crash in
WOMAN AND BABY GIRL INJURED IN SUNDAY NIGHT WRECK
A woman and a baby girl both from Fayette were injured in a one-vehicle wreck Sunday night in
TROY LICENSE OFFICE TRANSISTIONS TO A NEW CONTRACTOR
The Missouri Department of Revenue has announced that the Troy License Office has transitioned to a new contractor and will remain at the current location of
License offices are operated by independent contractors but overseen by the Missouri Department of Revenue. All license office contracts in
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SUSPECT IN
On Friday July 28, investigators with the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control and the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office conducted a search of a rural
Later on Friday night investigators arrested 65 year old Lyle W. Miller of
On Monday, July 24 at approximately 3:08pm, the Mexico Public Safety Department responded to the US Highway 54 bypass, about 1 mile north of the
The Chariton County Route D Bridge over East Fork of Bee Branch, located 0.5 miles west of Route 129, is now open. The bridge was replaced as part of the FARM (Fixing Access to Rural Missouri) Bridge Program. The bridge closed April 2023 and reopen to all traffic on Wednesday evening, July 26.
Also on Route D, the
“We have 31 weight-restricted, poor condition bridges in northern
“The MoDOT team has worked closely with the contractor to develop plans for these improvements, and by October 2023, all 31 bridges will be replaced,”
MOBERLY POLICE DEPARTMENT NEWS
The following incidents/arrests were investigated by the Moberly Police Department between the hours of 7am on 07/24/2023 and 7am 07/26/2023.
On July 25, 2023, a Moberly Officer contacted 40-year-old Daniel Reardon in the 1000 block of S. Williams St. Reardon was placed under arrest for an active
On July 25, 2023, Moberly Officers responded to the 500 block of
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WOMEN HURT IN
Two women were hurt in an accident that occurred at 2:45pm Wednesday in
MAN HURT IN EARLY THURSDAY MORNING INCIDENT
A man was hurt in an early Thursday morning incident in
THREE TEENS INJURED IN WEDNESDAY MORNING CRASH
Three teenage girls from Bunceton were injured in a Wednesday morning crash in
ACCREDITATION ASSESSMENT TEAM INVITES PUBLIC COMMENT ON PATROL
Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, has announced an assessor from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies Inc., will arrive on August 7, 2023, to examine all aspects of the Missouri State Highway Patrol's policies and procedures, management, operations, and support services. Verification by the assessor that the Missouri State Highway Patrol meets the Commission's stringent standards is a vital part of a voluntary process to maintain accreditation — an esteemed recognition of law enforcement professionalism and excellence.
As part of the on-site assessment, the Missouri State Highway Patrol seeks feedback regarding its services and performance. The public is invited to visit the Patrol's website www.statepatrol.dps.mo.gov to register a comment. On the Patrol's website, choose the Show-Me Accountability Portal to access a link located under the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies Inc. icon. The link provides a comment form for feedback regarding the CALEA standards. The public may also access the CALEA comment portal via this link https://cimrs2.calea.org/98 or through the Patrol's social media accounts.
Persons wishing to offer written comments about the ability of the Missouri State Highway Patrol to meet the standards for accreditation are requested to write to the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies Inc.,
The assessor will report back to the Commission after completing their review of the agency. The Commission will then decide whether the Missouri State Highway Patrol is to be granted continued accredited status. Accreditation is for four years, during which time the agency must submit annual reports attesting continued compliance with those standards under which they were initially accredited. The Missouri State Highway Patrol has been accredited since 1992.
For more information regarding the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies Inc., inquiries may be addressed to the Commission at
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MAN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN
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DRIVER INJURED IN TUESDAY AFTERNOON CRASH
A driver was injured in a Tuesday afternoon crash in
WOMAN HURT IN EARLY WEDNESDAY MORNING WRECK
61 year old Lesia Totsch of Ewing was hurt in a one-vehicle wreck early Wednesday morning in
Veterans from across Missouri to attend 70th Anniversary Korean War Veterans Armistice Day Ceremony at Capitol
Veterans across
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MAN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN BOONE
A Hallsville man was seriously injured in an accident that occurred at 7:40pm Monday in
DRIVER HURT IN MONDAY AFTERNOON WRECK
71 year old Terry Bockenfeld of
WOMEN HURT IN TUESDAY MORNING CRASH
Two women were hurt in a Tuesday morning crash in
The Missouri Department of Commerce and Insurance (DCI) has rebranded
Missouri SHIP offers free assistance to Missourians eligible for Medicare and their caregivers to help consumers choose a plan that best meets their needs. The program also helps Missourians on a limited income determine whether they qualify for a Low-Income Subsidy and/or Medicare Savings Programs to offset the cost of their prescription drugs.
Missourians can seek free and unbiased assistance from Missouri SHIP throughout the year by phone or arrange one-on-one counseling by calling 1-800-390-3330, or visiting missouriship.org.
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SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS BEGIN IN
Weather permitting, this week contractor crews will start work on three sidewalk improvement projects in
This contract also includes sidewalk improvement projects in
Work on sidewalk improvements within
SEMI TRUCK DRIVER HURT IN SUNDAY AFTERNOON CRASH
A semi truck driver was hurt in a Sunday afternoon crash in
MAN INJURED IN SUNDAY MORNING MISHAP
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WOMAN KILLED IN GRUNDY
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WOMAN INJURED IN
MAN HURT IN EARLY SATURDAY MORNING WRECK
A man was hurt in a one-vehicle wreck early Saturday morning in
DRIVER KILLED IN PIKE
38 year old Nicholas Twilla of
WOMAN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN ADAIR
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The Linn County Route C bridge over West Yellow Creek, located approximately 1 mile west of Missouri Route 111 is now open. The bridge was replaced as part of the FARM (Fixing Access to Rural Missouri) Bridge Program. The bridge closed in April 2023 and was reopened to all traffic on Wednesday July 19.
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TEEN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN
A Villa Ridge teen was seriously injured in an accident that occurred after 10pm Wednesday in
MAN INJURED IN WEDNESDAY NIGHT WRECK
76 year old David Coleman of House Springs was injured in a one-vehicle wreck Wednesday night in
MAN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN MOTORCYCLE CRASH
A Wayland man was seriously injured in a motorcycle crash Wednesday morning in
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WOMAN HURT IN
A Rolla woman was hurt in a one-vehicle wreck that occurred at 7:45am Wednesday in
DRIVER INJURED IN WEDNESDAY MORNING CRASH
43 year old Sarah Frederick of St. Clair was injured in a Wednesday morning crash in
TWO MEN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN LINN
Two men were seriously injured in an accident that occurred at 9:10pm Tuesday in
THREE HURT IN TUESDAY MORNING INCIDENT
Three people from Slater were hurt in a Tuesday morning incident in
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RAMP CLOSURES SCHEDULED FOR I-70 AND MO 19 INTERCHANGE IN
Weather permitting, as early as the week of July 19, contractor crews and the Missouri Department of Transportation will start work on stage 3 of the bridge replacement and interchange improvement project located at Interstate 70 and
In addition, the westbound on-ramp to I-70 will be closed with traffic being detoured north to the new Clark Drive and onto Booneslick Road, west to Danville, to access westbound Interstate 70 at the Missouri Route 161 interchange.
The Missouri Department of Revenue has released a newly enhanced version of sales and use tax rate lookup map. The Missouri Sales and Use Tax Lookup is a Google based map that provides some features that the prior map displayed but offers new features as well. This lookup tool is intended to provide customers with up to date tax rates and boundaries for addresses throughout the state of
Features include:
· Ability to export the tax rate printout for the searched address.
Links to the Taxability Matrices that outlines the taxability of products and services based on
Allows customers to send questions to the Department via email.
GOVERNOR PARSON APPOINTS STATE SUPERVISOR FOR DIVISION OF ALCOHOL AND TOBACCO CONTROL
On Monday, Governor Mike Parson announced he has selected Michael Leara as the next State Supervisor for the Division of Alcohol and Tobacco Control within the Missouri Department of Public Safety. His appointment was effective Monday.
Mr. Leara, of
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THREE INJURED IN PIKE
Three people were injured in a one-vehicle wreck Saturday evening in
TEEN KILLED IN UTV ACCIDENT IN
A teenage girl was killed in a UTV accident that occurred at 9:15pm Sunday in
TEEN HURT IN SUNDAY NIGHT CRASH
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FUTURE
The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) has been preparing for a road realignment project on Missouri Route 3 between U.S. Route 24 and Route BB in
"We have worked through the right of way process with the project currently on schedule to go out for bid in the August letting. Bids will be presented to the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission for action at the September 7 meeting," explained Northeast District Engineer Paula Gough.
The decision was made in 2021 to close the road when a significant slide caused unstable soil conditions in the area. HNTB has conducted the necessary environmental evaluation to determine a viable design solution. This included a review of soil conditions, slopes of the quarry pits on either side of Route 3, and the excavated caves below this area. The proposed work would involve shifting the road to the west by 15’-30’ and lowering it by 10’-15’ to ensure a favorable location.
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TWO INJURED, ONE SERIOUSLY IN
Two people were injured, one seriously in a collision that occurred at 11:55am Friday in
MAN HURT IN SATURDAY NIGHT WRECK
A man was hurt in a one-vehicle wreck Saturday night in
DRIVER HURT IN SATURDAY EVENING CRASH
A St. Clair driver was hurt in a Saturday evening crash in
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RAMP CLOSURES SCHEDULED FOR I-70 AND MO 19 INTERCHANGE IN
Weather permitting, as early as the week of July 19, contractor crews and the Missouri Department of Transportation will start work on stage 3 of the bridge replacement and interchange improvement project located at Interstate 70 and
In addition, the westbound on-ramp to I-70 will be closed with traffic being detoured north to the new Clark Drive and onto Booneslick Road, west to Danville, to access westbound Interstate 70 at the Missouri Route 161 interchange.
On August 6, at 7:00 a.m., Missouri Route 19 will close for a period of up to 7 days in order to complete the tie-in work at the south roundabout. The closure will be located just south of
Drivers will experience the following traffic impacts when traveling in this area:
The Love’s Travel Stop auto entrance will be partially closed to reconstruct the entrance the week of July 10 and is expected to reopen in two weeks.
The I-70 SOR, west of MO 19 is currently closed and will remain closed over the next several months until the south roundabout is complete.
MoDOT ask that motorists please be attentive in work zones for their safety and the safety of highway workers. All work is weather dependent, and signs and message boards will be in place to alert motorists, as schedule changes occur.
COMMISSION APPROVES FY 2024-2028 STATEWIDE TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
On Wednesday the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission approved the FY 2024-2028 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP), which lists transportation projects planned by state and regional planning agencies July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2028. The five-year program includes funding from General Revenue – passed by the Missouri General Assembly and signed by Gov. Mike Parson – to widen and improve I-70, fix low-volume minor roads, upgrade railroad safety crossings and more.
The STIP makes available nearly $14 billion of federal and state revenues for all modes of transportation over the next five years, making it the largest program ever. Of the $14 billion, the draft STIP details $10.4 billion in road and bridge construction contractor awards, averaging approximately $2.1 billion per year.
The program details these maintenance improvements to
The STIP also includes detailed project information for non-highway modes of transportation and a section detailing planned operations and maintenance activities for the next three years. This additional information is provided to allow Missourians to more easily see how their transportation funding is invested. The Final STIP is available online at https://www.modot.org/statewide-transportation-improvement-program-stip.
PURDIN AND BROWNING SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTS TO BEGIN NEXT WEEK
A sidewalk improvement project is scheduled to begin Monday, July 17, in Purdin and Browning. The project to help ensure compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), funded in part through the Transportation Alternatives Program, will improve sidewalks and other pedestrian facilities in the two
Stanton Contracting, LLC, working with the Missouri Department of Transportation, plan to complete the project by early October 2023.
Planned project schedule:
Browning (Routes MM and O) – scheduled to begin Monday, July 17.
Crews plan to begin on the north side at
Work is expected to be complete in mid-August.
Purdin (Route 5) – scheduled to begin Monday, August 21.
Crews plan to begin on the west side of
Work is expected to be complete in early October.
Some lane closures will be necessary throughout the project. Motorists are encouraged to use caution and follow all traffic control, flaggers, signs and barricades. All vehicles and personal property will need to be removed from the work area prior to start of construction.
All work is weather-permitting, and schedules are subject to change.
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WOMAN KILLED IN
A woman was killed in an accident that occurred at 4:30pm Tuesday in
DRIVER SERIOUSLY INJURED IN TUESDAY NIGHT WRECK
A driver was seriously injured in a two-vehicle wreck Tuesday night in
NECAC SEEKS DONATIONS FOR SCHOOL SUPPLIES
NECAC is seeking donations for school supply purchases that will supplement five school districts in
The fund-raiser is entitled
NECAC Macon County Service Coordinator Terri Laughlin said the goal is to help public school students in the smaller districts of
The focus of supply purchases will be pre-kindergarten through third grade. Enough money was raised last year to cover just about all of the needs.
Checks should be payable to NECAC and may be sent to the agency at 907 Highway PP,
Questions may be directed to Laughlin at 660-385-4616 Mondays to Thursdays from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. She also can be reached at tlaughlin@necac.org.
PARK AND RECREATION MONTH
This July join
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WOMAN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN MONDAY NIGHT WRECK
A Hermann woman was seriously injured in a one-vehicle wreck Monday night in
TEEN HURT IN MONDAY AFTERNOON CRASH
A Vandalia teen was hurt in a Monday afternoon crash in
TEENS INJURED, ONE SERIOUSLY IN
Two teens were injured, one seriously in an accident that occurred at 2:35pm Monday in
DRIVER HURT IN MONDAY AFTERNOON INCIDENT
A driver was injured in a Monday afternoon incident in
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On Friday, July 7 at approximately 3:26 PM, the Mexico Public Safety Department responded to the 1000 block of Muldrow in reference to a disturbance inside a home involving a gun. As a result of the disturbance, Audrain Ambulance District took a 51-year-old female to
BE ALERT FOR MODOT MOWING CREWS
Though it’s been a drier start to summer than usual, seasonal growth along
MoDOT’s goal is to mow major and minor routes three times by the end of October, dependent upon staffing and equipment availability. MoDOT mows about 400,000 acres of grass each year, which is equivalent to 300,000 football fields.
Crews use a protective "follow" truck to alert motorists they are approaching slow-moving mowers. Drivers are advised to use the following tips to safely pass mowers on rural two-lane roads:
Be alert for trucks and tractors with lights flashing and moving slowly, 2-5 mph.
Slow down and focus on the road ahead of you. Put your cellphone down and avoid other distractions.
Be prepared to stop or drive very slowly behind a "follow" truck, especially approaching a hill or curve on a two-lane road.
Obey the no-passing zone stripes, and only pass when you can see far enough past the "follow" truck to avoid meeting oncoming traffic.
Between mowing cycles, you can report grass and weeds blocking visibility at intersections along state-maintained roads by calling MoDOT’s 24/7
On Sunday, July 2 the North Missouri Drug Task Force assisted the Chariton County Sheriff’s Department with the execution of a narcotics search warrant located at
Officers arrested 64-year-old Robert W. Walker of Mendon. He was transported to the
Count I: Class C Felony Delivery of a Controlled Substance Except 35 Grams or Less of Marijuana or Synthetic Cannabinoid.
Count II: Class D Felony Possession of Controlled Substance.
Count III: Class E Felony Unlawful Use of a Weapon- Subsection 11- Possesses Weapon and A Felony Controlled Substance.
Count IV: Class D Misdemeanor Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
Also arrested was 32-year-old Angel S. Reams of Mendon. She was also transported to the
Count I: Class C Felony Delivery of a Controlled Substance Except 35 Grams or Less of Marijuana or Synthetic Cannabinoid.
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TWO INJURED, ONE SERIOUSLY IN
A woman was seriously injured while her teenage daughter suffered minor injuries in an accident that occurred at 5:35pm Saturday in
MAN INJURED IN MOTORCYCLE CRASH SATURDAY AFTERNOON
A man was injured in a motorcycle crash Saturday afternoon in
DRIVER KILLED, OTHER ONE SERIOUSLY INJURED IN SATURDAY NIGHT MISHAP
A driver was killed while the other one was seriously injured in a Saturday night mishap in
THREE TEENS SERIOUSLY INJURED IN
Three teens were seriously injured in a one-vehicle wreck that occurred at 10pm Saturday in
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WOMAN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN AUDRAIN
A Vandalia woman was seriously injured in an accident that occurred at 12pm Wednesday in
TWO SERIOUSLY INJURED IN WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON WRECK
47 year old Mary Hoaglin and her passenger 41 year old David Ahrens both from
MSHP REPORTS EIGHT TRAFFIC FATALITIES, ZERO BOATING FATALITIES, & FOUR DROWNINGS OVER JULY 4TH HOLIDAY COUNTING PERIOD
The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports the following 2023 July Fourth holiday statistics for the counting period of 6 p.m., Friday, June 30, through 11:59 p.m., Tuesday, July 4, 2023:
2023 July Fourth Holiday Boating Statistics
Troopers worked six boating crashes, which included two injuries and zero fatalities. Troopers made 10 boating while intoxicated arrests. Four people drowned over the holiday weekend. Two of the drownings occurred in the Troop F area, one drowning occurred in the Troop A area, and one drowning occurred in the Troop C area. Troopers worked all four drownings.
Two people drowned on Sunday, July 2, 2023. James D. Roy, 56, of
Hamsa Mohamed, 41, of
Two people drowned on Tuesday, July 4, 2023. A six-year-old male drowned when he jumped into the water onto a lily pad, went under the water, and did not resurface. He was not wearing a life jacket. Dr. Campbell pronounced the six-year-old dead at
Carlos Antonio, 22, of
2023 July Fourth Holiday Traffic Statistics
Troopers worked 390 traffic crashes, which included 152 injuries and seven of the eight fatalities. The Kansas City Police Department worked the remaining fatality. Troopers also made 116 DWI arrests and 21 drug arrests over the holiday weekend.
One traffic fatality occurred in each of the Troop A,
[During the 2022 counting period, 11 people were killed and 449 injured statewide in
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MOTORCYCLIST INJURED IN TUESDAY EVENING MISHAP
A motorcyclist was injured in a Tuesday evening mishap in
MAN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN PIKE
24 year old Dalton Stewart of Bowling Green was seriously injured in an accident that occurred at 6:40pm Monday in
MAN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN SUNDAY NIGHT CRASH
A Pacific man was seriously injured in a Sunday night crash in
TWO INJURED, ONE SERIOUSLY IN LINN
Two people from Marceline were injured, one seriously in an accident that occurred at 10:05am Sunday in
WOMAN KILLED, TWO SERIOUSLY INJURED IN TUESDAY NIGHT WRECK
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45 year old Jason Knoll of
TEEN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN FRIDAY AFTERNNON WRECK
A teenage girl from Elsberry was seriously injured in a one-vehicle wreck Friday afternoon in
MOTORCYCLIST HURT IN SATURDAY AFTERNOON MISHAP
A motorcyclist was hurt in a Saturday afternoon mishap in
WOMAN HURT IN
A New Cambria woman was hurt in an accident that occurred at around 8:30pm Saturday in
DRIVER HURT IN SATURDAY MORNING INCIDENT
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PLANNED ROADWORK FOR
The following is a list of general highway maintenance work the Missouri Department of Transportation has planned in the
All road closures and planned roadwork may be viewed on the Traveler Information Map at http://traveler.modot.org/map/.
Inclement weather may cause schedule changes in some of the planned work. There may also be moving operations throughout the region, in addition to the work mentioned below. MoDOT asks drivers to work with them by buckling up, putting your phone down, slowing down and moving over in work zones.
Route J – July 3, LANE RESTRICTION for patching operations from Interstate 70 Outer Road to Missouri Route 47 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily. An 11-foot width restriction will be in place where crews are actively working.
Route WW – July 5 – 6, LANE RESTRICTION for patching operations from Route J to the end of state maintenance between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily. An 11-foot width restriction will be in place where crews are actively working.